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I drive over 30,000 miles a year and I never once have thought my gas pedal was in a bad spot...

I've never had a problem with the gas or brake peddle & I have a size 11 & a half shoe, but now that you've mentioned it, I will take a closer look at that dynamic. I do agree on the thin windshield as I am careful to drive far behind the vehicles in front of me but I still get the occasional stray piece of gravel hurling like a comet into my windshield. No cracks yet but about 5 or 6 tiny chips here & there, I certainly don't desire to spend over $1500 for a genuine Mopar replacement. I am planning to have Expel clear bra material installed over my factory White front bumper, front plastic pieces under the headlights & the headlights themselves to protect the paint & front end if possible. I wasn't aware of the rear sliding window having potential leaks, but then I never open it. I honestly can't think of any negative thing on my White Limited Night Edition Ram with Hemi E-Torque. I'm always intrigued & encouraged with each & every video you make about your truck & the experience of owning it! I will say this though, my 2021 Ram makes vehicle number 92, all makes & models & my 2008 Hemi Ram I had for 13 long years as my primary work vehicle & it never once broke down on me, just tires, brakes & batteries over those 13 years of ownership, making it the most reliable vehicle out of 92, so I gladly spent the big bucks for the new model without hesitation. All the Fords, GM's & other brands all let me down but not my trusty Dodge Ram.

I have a 2019 BigHorn - LoneStar sport has 45,000 miles on it I did noticed the gas pedal from coming from a Ford I thought the room for it was small I got used to it after a couple of weeks . I only have one rock chip in the front bumper it’s all black same paint like in the video obviously the different LED lights because it’s not a limited . I’m pretty impressed with the paint looks new still I also do wax it twice a year and wash it regularly so as the chips and scratches I would say depends on owner to owner how the maintain their truck and where they live and drive . Had to replace nothing on the truck yet zero issues with the tail gate also the recalled service was performed on it too my rear window doesn’t leak at all with the truck sitting either way up or down no problems also I still have the factory windshield it’s perfect no issues at all .

Thanks a lot for all your videos. Really appreciated all the info.

Both videos were great!!! I purchased a used Laramie last year far extremely happy. Because I have had such good fortune with Ram trucks since 1994 I took the chance on one with some mileage on it. As long as I'm not pulling our camper I'm extremely impressed with the fuel miliage on the highway. Around town it is better than the Rubicon I had. I would recommend the optional 394 gears. They are great when pulling a trailer. Cracked manifolds, yes. No rear window leaks yet.

When i go on long drives i always take my shoes off. Way more comfy for a 6ft 6” person

Had my fuel cap freeze last year. Had to warm it with a hair dryer so I could open the door and gas it up. The rubber grommet had water in it and it flash froze after a rain storm.

Good honest review. I don’t have near the miles as you on my ‘19 Rebel, but it’s been a fantastic truck so far. Couldn’t agree more on the fueling - sometimes it’s good, other times it’s a PITA. Never had an issue with the pedal ergonomics, but I’m only a size 10 so maybe I’m in the same size shoe as whoever designed it!

Definitely a great long term review! I was thinking of trading my Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman for the 5th gen. Yeah it’s not as refined as the 5th gen but watching this series, there’s just less to go wrong it. Plus it still uses a regular gas cap, and the tailgate is steel so it doesn’t need persuasion to close like an aluminum tailgate.

You answered my question about the gas peddle. I figured the guys complaining about the pedal are spending their days in work boots. Ive been a Ram guy most of my life, but really have workboots on. Ive watched your whole series. Im ready to get a "new" Ram. Im flip flopping between a Power Wagon (2017+), or Limited 2019+). I know they are weird models to be cross shopping. Thanks for this great series!!

Good hearing from you again! I haven’t had any issue with my throttle pedal on my 2020. It’s never even been a thought so obviously nothing I’ve noticed. But I have heard you complain about that before. Maybe it was changed a little in 2020? No idea. I haven’t yet had the leaky rear window but I’ve heard of it. Guess I’ve been lucky. I don’t have the Ram boxes so I can’t comment on those. But as for the rock or sand chips in the paint on front and hood, I’ve known people that have other trucks and heard the same thing but it’s always been due to them following too close behind the vehicle in front of them. I stay aware of that and keep more distance. For a 200,000 mile truck overall it seems to have done pretty well. I don’t think it would be any different if it were a Ford or GM as far as the paint pits. Another good video on your thoughts. Hope to hear more!

2020 Bighorn here. I dont baby my truck, and mechanically its been solid, the one real issue Im seeing is the paint. Its easy to damage and I will be taking truck in for paint correction under the headlights and in the spray pattern off the front fenders. Also did the box with Line-X pro level protection. Suffered hail damage first 2 weeks of ownership that surprisingly didnt break the windshield but left 13 noticeable dents. Insurance covered that for me.

Tip for fueling is to rotate the nozzle clockwise slightly (pointing towards 1 or 2 o’clock instead of straight up and down). Not sure if it’ll stay without being held, but this has solved that for me. Great video as always Justin

45k miles on my 2019 so far I’ve had a couple repairs including a new radiator but I’m hoping i can at least get through this car note before any major issues

I didn't have the recall done on my 2020 Limited, but I did have it stick and also not want to close. For mine the solution was to go to the hardware store and get an 1/8" nylon washer big enough to slip over the passenger side hinge for the tailgate. Have not had the issue again. But I agree with your list! The grill and bumper are chipped and look terrible. My rear window was replaced due to leaking (frame cracks). You can't avoid that one, and it isn't plastic... it's actually the metal of the window frame.

I love my 2019 Big Horn. I've got the 5.7 4x4 with the 3.21 gears. I get 24 mpg on the highway with good tires. I put on stock size BFG KO2s and lost 4 miles per gallon. This was to be expected but adds to that $$$$ you mentioned. I've had the tailgate issue but like you said... Easy fix with a bit of lubricant. My only real complaint is the seat cushion. I drove a 2019 Tahoe 8 hours a day for work and found the Tahoe to be extremely comfortable. Never a sore spot. The Ram seat beats me up on long trips. So much that I might stray to GM in the future.

I heard about the paint chipping and being weak, so I got PPF applied to my '22 Longhorn. The shop applied it to the front panels, front pillars, front roof, door edges, handles, and top of the tailgate. I then got a 5 year ceramic coat. So far so good! For me the worst part has been the 8.4" display console. Unconnect is so buggy! At startup occasionally the whole thing will reboot. Very annoying. Overall though its been a great truck and for owning a year I love it. Would certainly buy again.

for the fourth arcgument you should buy the Rebel. Has all protection you need on the front end.

Like you it's difficult to find things that I "hate" about my Ram that's 1 year old now. My feets be 9 1/2, and the pedal is OK for me. I covered the front of mine with XPel PPF in hopes to cut down on the rock chips (so far, so good). Luckily (knock wood) the windshield has been OK, and I don't have the Ram Boxes. The the one most aggravating thing about mine, that I don't think I'll ever get used too, is that dang rotary shift dial. There have been times when backing, and then shifting into drive without looking I turn the dad burn radio dial. LOL

Not sure if you’ll read this, but we had the same issue on a jeep grand Cherokee and fueling. It turned out that when you overfill, meaning continue to put gas after it clicks off naturally, the fuel will fill up the fill tube and go down the evap tube into the charcoal canister causing it to get clogged eventually. So when you are fueling it’s not able to exchange fuel and air at the same rate, causing it to think the gas tank is full and clicking off the fuel pump. We had to swap out the charcoal canister for a new one and it fixed the problem.

I'll agree with the softness of the paint. I had a ceramic coating put on but don't know if it'll help any. Still love the truck

If I’m not mistaken the gas pedal is adjustable. Might help with the pain

I really like the idea of the Ram boxes, and probably would have bought a truck that was equiped with them when I bought my '21 Limited, but the way they all seem to warp at the ends would be a no go for my ocd. Im really disappointed that this hasn't been fixed yet in 4 model years

Ive been following for many many months, you think you can make a list and post it before or after the video, of everything youve replaced including all the recalls done?

I'm looking at a 2019 bighorn, and it seems that the ram trucks are about the most reliable trucks out there now, which is really leading my decision. My next vehicle will be the one I keep as long as possible, so I am looking for it to be pretty bulletproof (with maintenance of course).

I had an F-150 STX yrs ago and Chevy Colorado with painted bumpers. They all had nasty road rash. My brand new Chevys bumper was messed up before I even bought it. I didn't notice it till a month or so later. It was in the winter. My theory was a snow truck at some point sprayed the bumper with salt and it chipped it away. My point is this isn't just a Ram thing. I intentially got a Ram with Chrome bumpers to avoid this. I put some aftermarket stainless steel chrome finish nerf bars on the truck and it gives it a classic looking overall appearance. I love it.

Got a 2021 ram 1500 bighorn, 30k miles. Had both exhaust manifolds replaced under warranty at 36k. It boggles my mind they haven't replaced the cast headers that keep cracking and just put something decent on.

you need to get the tailgate strikers realigned under the recall. that is why you are having issues.

There's also a bad side to the truck box side tool compartments . I have to keep tools in the back of my truck, so I need a bed cap. Can't access tool box compartments with one of those on the box!

This is a great series, did you ever have the 60mph and up vibration I hear a lot about? If so was it taken care of by the dealer under warranty?

power running boards, would you get them again or no?? my driver side board motor has failed already (I have 2019 RAM sport), looks like passenger side may be next as well!! Do you clean the pivot points or grease them at all?? if so - how often pls??

That Hemi just keeps going though! Lol been telling people no theyre not bullet proof but with proper maintenance itll run a long time. I think someone hit 1mm miles in a 4th gen the other day.

How does the MDS system hold up? Anything out of the ordinary and how about the transmission?

the only way to stop scratching and chipping on that would be to get clear vinyl wrap, 3m make a special product that's made for paint and panel protection. you still could get it put on but and it would stop it from getting worse in those high contact areas you mentioned, you can do just patches or you can get the whole vehicle done , of course it would have been better to of gotten something like this applied when new but for those places that you said it would give you a layer of protection to stop it getting worse.

I've had 3 Dodge RAM trucks exceed 250k. A 1999,1983 and a 2007 ! No engine or transmission issues. I am quite diligent about maintenance. The paint and cosmetic issues i would think would not be much different then any other truck. What about mechanically ?

I have a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie. I did notice that the pedal seems a bit close to the trans tunnel. It's not very bad for me because I always take my shoes off regardless of what I drive. I'm tall and this helps me get more leg room and also helps me get a better feel of the pedal. Also by not having a boot or shoe on I don't have to worry about the width. My daily is a Kia Sportage so no boots or shoes is a must. I also have a manual 5th gen Camaro and it would feel absolutely akward with shoes on. The truck I use mainly for towing my camper so isn't driven daily. I know most people drive with their shoes on. I have long legs and big feet so it just isn't for me. No shoes equal comfortable ride whatever I'm driving. A couple negatives is having to take shoes on and off. If it snows or rains possibly getting your socks wet. Also I wouldn't want to get in an accident. It's worth being comfortable in my opinion though.

I'm 6'2" 280lbs with a size 13 foot with work boots and I drive my 2019 ram longhorn every day, and I don't have any issues with the gas pedal.

So far my only gripe is the oil filter location and the amount of oil that comes out when removing the filter. Yes I use gallon bags.

Lol at 200,000 miles here in “non-Ford territory” now you should be discussing what will be happening over the next 250,000 miles because that’s how far that engine and truck will go

I'm surprised at the pedal issue, I drive mine for 4.5 hours straight with no issues. Probably too late on your truck but next time you could always ask a welder or tradesman like that to physically move it over for you, fabricate something up. Probably a small price to pay for your comfort.

Window bottom seal leaked on mine also brake light and cabin vents behind seats.

Hahahaha I have been driving ram trucks since 2009. I would never have bought a Dodge except for this guy that was going on a mission trip and just wanted the pay out. When I got the truck I didn’t realize that it was going to be a top-of-the-line ram with ram boxes. I kept the truck until 2014 when it had 120,000 miles on it and I traded it for a new top-of-the-line ram with red boxes. Both trucks had the air suspension and I drove a top-of-the-line Ford and Chevrolet and GMC not even close. I still have a 2014 and of course I’ve had to do maintenance, a water pump, a suspension bag, and a thermostat. It is unbelievable to me that someone could find real fault with the truck. I’ll pull an 18 foot trailer loaded down at 80 miles an hour all the time and she doesn’t miss a beat. Hell, even with the trailer I can pull out and pass people when I get ready. Aggressive driver, I guess. I keep hearing how bad Ram reliability is but the only thing I’m waiting for, is them to drop the price this winter. It is the best looking truck, the best driving truck, and the ram boxes are a dealbreaker for me now. I have no idea what this guy’s going on about the gas pedal. Does he have a cruise control ?Not trying to be a hater just found it funny. I have owned Fords, Chevrolet‘s and now Rams and I can promise you I will never go back because of the quality of the interior in the Ram and the fact that I can pull anything anywhere I want to go. Crack in the windshield. If you throw rocks at your windshield anything is going to eventually crack lol. I’m 6 foot tall 200 pounds and drive a lot of miles. If you don’t want rocks to break your windshield probably should get in the other lane away from the rocks. Hate to put you on blast but I just found this hilarious. Buy a TwinTurbo Ford or a Chevrolet and see what you have to say after 200,000 miles.

On the 2019 models there is a recall for the power steering. after only 9-10k miles the rack and pinion starts to fail and the steering wheel will lock up when turning left. Mine has this issue and I practically have to force the wheel back over.

I got you on the Ram Boxes and the pedals. For the rest you should buy a Rebel. It is mostly the same for a more rude work.

Great Video. I had a 2019 and then a 2021. I commute in the city for work and have done in total 4 windshields due to chips turning into cracks. Shit roads a lot to do with it but still.

I don't have an issue with the gas pedal being too close to the trans tunnel. I do, however, think the dash trim hangs down too low. My toe of my boot hits the bottom of the dash if i put my foot straight up.

I’ve people’s steering gear fail in between 70k-100k, my truck just hit over 200k, steering still good. so far only problem i got is the air ride suspension failed a few times. I had them removed and replaced with regular springs and that solved that problem. The one other problem i got and still gave is the push start not working. Keep saying cant detect key fob. Had both key fob and truck batteries replaced and had a new key fob, still not working. Did some research some people say the radio frequency hub need to be replaced. Maybe that will be my next repair. But other than that, not a bad truck. Oh yeah, paint oh the hood is bubbling up…..

I just recently bought the classic ram.. Do you recommend putting the gear in neutral when your on red light?? I think it will help me save fuel to is that right?

Just had my windshield replaced as well….insurance paid it luckily but still a pain. Also my paint is chipping on my grill but I’ll be getting it colormatched. My window doesn’t leak either, I think it’s because we have the panoramic roof….idk. My old 1500 was just a quad cab big horn and leaked. Great video as always😆

From an insurance agent, take a $0 deductible on your comprehensive coverage for all glass breaks and dings

Definitely could use a helpful recommendation. I’m in a position that I could take over a 2020 Ram Rebel that is sitting at 41,168 miles. I currently drive a 2012 Tacoma sitting at 164,300 miles. Questions coming from the Tacoma side of things, are the 5th gen Rams reliable? I haven’t had an issue in the Tacoma yet luckily. I’ve been pretty weary about the Ram brand just from things I’ve read about, but then I see the other half of people saying they are the best truck they’ve owned with no issues. I know it’s subjective, it’s just tough deciding whether or not to move on from my Tacoma. Wish I could keep both

Most aggravating thing on my 19 limited….Apple car play going in and out. Why the heck it wasn’t wireless is beyond me…those ports are just garbage and require entire center console to be removed to replace it. I HATE IT!

I have not thought the gas pedal is to close to the fire wall but it is to close to the brake pedal for me. I have on numerous times when to take my foot off the gas and my shoe catches on the side if the brake pedal. could be an extra second if it happens when I need to make an emergency stop.

I think there was a lawsuit that ended up getting dropped in regards to the fueling issue. I think the problem lies with the tank and wasn’t resolved until 2022. Great video !

What insurance do you have that doesn't replace glass for 0 deductible? I agree my 2020 got a chip within the first couple months but its still going strong. and the paint is super soft i hate it i got all kinds of scratches

Hopefully next year I get one broo

6'4 280 size 14 shoes, never had a problem with the gas pedal.

You forgot about the AC

I had that same problem in Nissan Titan 2019 I thought I was the only one with that problem

I have the 4th gen Ram classic. I have heard other people complain about the gas pedal in the 5th gen. I will wait for the 6th gen to come out before I buy another truck. I also heard the skylight leaks.

Did u disable the active fuel management system in your truck?

Haven't had any of these issues. The pedal is perfect. The costs? As compared to other trucks? I didn't follow that.

My ram 2020 after 6 months rear window leaked . The frame was cracked. Had the whole thing replaced. I was told by the dealership the company who. made them had a bad batch of frames. After having my ram for a year less than 20,00 miles battery and idler tensioner had to be replaced. Hopefully I don't have to do anything else for a long time .

My 22 rebel with the powder coated bumper has many chips right to bare metal and the truck is only 6 months old.

I wonder how many of these issues are still present? I have a 2022 Ram Rebel 1500.

My only complaint is the exhaust manifolds

I have a 2020 big horn, and pedal placement is horrible for me as well. Im 5'2 with size 8 womens shoes, and I still get knee and hip pain due to turning my heel slightly to the left while driving. I live far from the bigger cities, so I do drive a lot. The seat doesn't rise high enough for me, so i have to use a cushion to be able to see the whole road lol

Great Vid. I have a ‘21. I HATE the cavernous center console. Its a black hole and there are no good organizers out there. Why cant a car company put some thought into this?

My 2019 limited has 20" rims...are yours aftermarket? Also Ive watched multiple of your videos but I can't remember what engine oil you use.

I've been through three F150's from work, and replaced and repaired 4 windshields, that's not just a Dodge problem

The cost Ram dealers charge for maintenance is OBSCENE. Got quoted $800 for 40k mile 4wd maintenance... $100 for fluid and $700 for labor to do less than an hours work. I'll just do it myself.

I am 6’3 with size 12 shoe and wear boots all the time and never once had an issue with the gas pedal 🤷‍♂️

Watching this as about 5 days ago I caught a rock that ended up causing a 16 “ crack in the windshield …

My 2019 only has 15,600 miles on it, and I just had to have the rear window replaced because of leaking. RAM covered the cost for me. I work from home, so I don't put many miles on it. One thing I will say is I drove it like a TRX on some mountain dirt roads earlier this year, and the rear view camera stopped working. I had to reconnect it. Guess I should buy a TRX, but my wife isn't having any of that.

I bought a used 2019 Laramie and within a month of ownership I found the rear window leaking.. Truck started smelling musty. I was using my sons diapers to soak up the water dripping on the seats.i replaced the 3rd brake light housing and seal and tried silicone to to at least give me time to get the window replaced. Nothing worked. It took the glass shop 2 months to get the OEM replacement after getting a cheap chinese replacement sent to them the first time. Cost me 1200 to replace the window with OEM replacement. Never owned a RAM and never wanted to till I seen these 5th Gens. Love my Ram.

100,000 dollars in repairs in 3 years?! Thats crazy, makes me think of keeping my chevy now...

Yep I hate that window leak smh

If you get a rebel, you don’t have to worry about rock chips. It’s great lol. Also when’s the transmission fluid change/review coming? I need to know if it’s a waste of money to change it at 100k miles ha.

push in on the tailgate when you hit the button...i guess the truck has conditioned to just walk up push in and then hit the button as being normal

I have a 50 minute drive to and from work. I take the tow way. Every vehicle I've had in the past 25 yrs has gotten a cracked windshield. Winters are horrible with salt chips flying. Everyone at work that has a similar commute suffers this fate. Doesn't matter what they drive

I don't like that they have holes in the front bumper for the license plate - really stands out on lighter color trucks with body color bumper. What fuel mileage are you getting? I don't understand why so many people are buying trucks with the shortest bed possible.

Hmmmmmmm. 30 second google search showed windshield replacement cost $365 - $550.... Seems crazy to me that they haven't done anything about the manifold issue.

Don't have the throttle pedal issue in mine. But then mine is right hand drive in Australia😂

Man I test drive one yesterday but I didn’t wear my boots so I didn’t notice it

I bought a new ram and a new dodge charger 2021 and a 2022 model mine are both barley used less than 20k miles on both, never used for work hauling or off road both have paint chips everywhere, and both have the famous hemi tick at first start up, both started after the second oil change performed by the dealership, will never buy another Chrysler product junk poorly built over 100k dollars of junk in my driveway, my old 93 chevy never once had has and taps or ticks and she don't have as many paint problems as the new ones lol and it's all original

Anybody had battery issues, jump starting then truck shutting off when putting it into drive. Had it towed to dealer a week ago they havent gotten to it yet . Used a jump pack the first go, truck to truck jumper for the second, triple A on the third attempt at which point the check engine light came on. 48k miles 2019

So i just sent my truck to get Ceramic coating. I notice my new ram box look different. If you look under the the ram box when open. It had 6 screws. 1 one of the plastics holding broke. Now im gonna have to use Gorilla glue with a C clamp 😂😂😂😂 My 4th gen 09 doesnt have any screws. Guess 09 they built it tough

Have you ever had to replace the running board hinges and motors?

If your complaining about the cost of this truck then you shouldn’t have it. My trucks sticker price was a little over $76000, after incentives/discounts negotiation, and taxes + fee’s it was $68,000. I had a 2019 1500 Laramie with 43,000 miles on it as a trade in and got $9,000 for it after the payoff. I put $2,000 down, and it was 4% APR (in case your wondering how I got such a low interest rate. My credit score was at 764 at the time, probably a few points higher now) for 5 years, first 2 payments were waved though. I pay $669 a month for my truck.

1k for the windshield, damn.

If I’m wearing boots the gas petal location is an annoyance.

Dodge just issued an extended warranty for the rear top brake light leak problems.

I hate color bumper, would like it better if it was chrome like my 09

You sound extremely tired. If you don't like the gas pedal location try driving a Nissan frontier. The break and gas are so close it's easy to use the wrong one if you wear size 14 shoes. Of course I seldom drive but one morning did have trouble hitting the gas pedal and ended up trumping it which sent the rear tires to spinning and screeching. Ha

The ram box, don't be resting your arms on it or place heavy bags on it. I bet that's what u been doing

GM trucks are bad for water leaks inside door seals and that 3rd brake light on the cab...I bought about 2 dozen for my dealer and most have stains on the headliner...

Bro this was like watching a rich man complain about steak as I eat my Ramon

You have a black truck. Any black vehicle is a nightmare to keep clean and scratch free. Black will show the smallest chip, crack, ding, scratch, rub mark, you name it! Black on ANY vehicle looks fantastic when shiny and clean. I own a 2022 Black Ram Rebel, same issue, same problem. It's mostly the color that will show the imperfections, not the paint alone. A lighter color, not so much. I was a body and paint man for many years. Black is beautiful and classy, but a BIG pain in the ass to maintain.

Um....hello...plastics and body parts scratch when, oh i don't know, hard metal scratchy things rub against them!