Whats gone wrong with your Ram?
05-04-2009, 11:40 AM
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All these people have gotten me a little nervous.
I have 67k on my 03, but bought it with 58k on it. I have had ZERO problems so far, knock on wood.
I talked to the previous owner (about a year after I got the truck) and he claims he had zero problems. No way to verify that, but don't see why he wouldn't tell me.
I guess I got a good one
I have 67k on my 03, but bought it with 58k on it. I have had ZERO problems so far, knock on wood.
I talked to the previous owner (about a year after I got the truck) and he claims he had zero problems. No way to verify that, but don't see why he wouldn't tell me.
I guess I got a good one
05-04-2009, 01:29 PM
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which truck do want me start off with first. dont have enough room to list it, most of it has been truck and drivetrain. latest was water pump llast week at 91k then sat the plug on the cp3 popped out at 93k all this on the 06
05-04-2009, 08:28 PM
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Two sets of ball joints, upper and lower, pinion seal, ujoints, six power steering pumps, one gear, one water pump, all four trailing arms, tranny, one turbo, brake pads, master cylinder, hydroboost, shocks and stabilizer, tie rods and ends, and a whole bunch of tires.
Love my truck.
EDIT- Forgot to mention the AC, but thats in my sig.
Love my truck.
EDIT- Forgot to mention the AC, but thats in my sig.
05-04-2009, 09:45 PM
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Bought the truck with 109k on it; now has 131k. Replaced the left rear rotor soon after purchase (brake pad had been hanging up for a long time and ruined the rotor). Right ball joint replaced. Replaced all three u-joints. Replaced govenor pressure sensor while trying to diagnose another problem; thought initially I was experiencing shuttle-shift, but that wasn't it. Having a problem with an intermittent power interruption and think it may have something to do with the fan clutch. Taking it in tomorrow to put it on the scope to see if the armature in the fan clutch may be toasted. Love the truck if I can just get this problem resolved.
05-10-2009, 06:39 AM
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Ball joints, tie rods, all u-joints and steady bearing, front crank seal and transmission. Also the front control modual, one window motor and a rusty front bumper. Leaking fuel line. All under warranty. most occured after 100,000 km.
Have to take in as I think the front control modual is going again. (irratic wipers).
No modes except larger tires. Not sure if this a normal amount of work, or not.
Have to take in as I think the front control modual is going again. (irratic wipers).
No modes except larger tires. Not sure if this a normal amount of work, or not.
05-10-2009, 03:28 PM
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75k miles, problems with power windows, and lost reserve lights a bit ago. Been pretty good so far. Hoping to get a few more years before it really needs anything. The windows just **** me off, but I realize it could be worse.
05-10-2009, 08:57 PM
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2007 5.9 2500 60km on it.
Before it even broke in, the fuel heater sets off the engine light. About 20+ times now, have to go bring it in and they try something else. Only to have the engine light come on again when the temp dips too cold. They think its a fluke..and havent fixed it. They have replaced the computer, wiring from fuel heater and the ground.
Pwr Steering leak, just a clamp.
New ujoints and driveshaft
3 SETS of batteries, keep goind bag ( due to fuel heater issue I think)
( twice left stranded with it)
There is more but I cant think of everthing lol. I have had alot of issues with this truck in the 1.5yr I have owned it.
Before it even broke in, the fuel heater sets off the engine light. About 20+ times now, have to go bring it in and they try something else. Only to have the engine light come on again when the temp dips too cold. They think its a fluke..and havent fixed it. They have replaced the computer, wiring from fuel heater and the ground.
Pwr Steering leak, just a clamp.
New ujoints and driveshaft
3 SETS of batteries, keep goind bag ( due to fuel heater issue I think)
( twice left stranded with it)
There is more but I cant think of everthing lol. I have had alot of issues with this truck in the 1.5yr I have owned it.
But ha some non engine probs... dvd fried..they replaced it and the moron that installed it DRILLED through my headliner...not only did they leave a black screw showing..the idiot drilled into my sunshade for the sunroof..and it ripped LOL!!
-Just last week, sunroof started rattling while driving and literally flew off. Luckily didnt hit anyone.
Got the truck back and its broken...odd. Either axle ujoints or ball joint/tie rods. Feels like its im 4x4 for slow speed turns, tires jumping....so I have an appointment with the dealer.
I love my truck..and I cant complain. Dealer has warrantied EVERYTHING. And always gave me a mid-siz/ luxury rental everytime. But when this 120k bumper to bumper wears out...not sure Im keeping it.
05-10-2009, 10:50 PM
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The new Tundra is nice (especially the new 6 speed auto trans), but way overpriced. I drove a Titan for 3 years. Great truck, but I prefer my CTD for everything from daily driver to towing.
05-11-2009, 10:53 AM
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05-11-2009, 01:15 PM
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With age comes the cage
"05" 3500
All fixed by warranty:
Weather stripping (Front doors) replaced under recall
Belt shred issue @ 20K - over running alternator pulley installed..
Clutch noise (while depressing) fixed with new updated master/slave cylinder..
Power steering cap replaced..
Seat cushion foam replaced..
All of the latest re flashes when other work was being done..
08 5500
Front pinion seal replaced shortly after purchase..
"Clunk Clunk" shocks needs replaced as per TSB
All fixed by warranty:
Weather stripping (Front doors) replaced under recall
Belt shred issue @ 20K - over running alternator pulley installed..
Clutch noise (while depressing) fixed with new updated master/slave cylinder..
Power steering cap replaced..
Seat cushion foam replaced..
All of the latest re flashes when other work was being done..
08 5500
Front pinion seal replaced shortly after purchase..
"Clunk Clunk" shocks needs replaced as per TSB
