2025 1500 Ram SST Issues

[SwampSurvivor]

You want something that will make it to the first oil change. That's not a very lofty goal.
Never buy any vehicle that is in the first year run of production. The wrinkles are usually ironed out by the third year.
Never buy a Stellantis product. It won't be too long before Stellantis unloads Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram.
Toyota Tundra is having major engine problems in their 1st year of production.
GM is having engine problems with their 6.2 gas pickups. Their 2.7 turbo and 3.0 Duramax are their best offerings.
Ford has their problems too.
You went from a smaller Nissan to a full size Ram.
If I were looking at new trucks, I would look at the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, GM Colorado and Canyon, Ford F-150, GMC Sierra.

Apart from the robots forgetting to weld the frame - I know it's a thing, I've seen a few in facebook groups get bought back for it and it's been corrected on the production line - the Frontier is probably one of the better trucks in the segment.

As for the 6.2, in addition to them scattering with very low miles there are apparently problems with the fuel pump module going bad. And GM had the great idea on them that you can't shift out of park with the truck off ...

 

[cptbarkey]

You had a vehicle with a minor issue that was exacerbated by a part delay. Now you’re just trying to make an example of the situation to stroke your ego.

Extending buyer’s remorse to a very unhealthy level is another way to put it.

 

[Glenda W.]

I’m assuming the arbitrators have a history of lemon law cases due to rarity. This may not be a cut and dry case if they see multiple cases so close together with the same customer.

 

[LinoMachine]

You want something that will make it to the first oil change. That's not a very lofty goal.
Never buy any vehicle that is in the first year run of production. The wrinkles are usually ironed out by the third year.
Never buy a Stellantis product. It won't be too long before Stellantis unloads Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram.
Toyota Tundra is having major engine problems in their 1st year of production.
GM is having engine problems with their 6.2 gas pickups. Their 2.7 turbo and 3.0 Duramax are their best offerings.
Ford has their problems too.
You went from a smaller Nissan to a full size Ram.
If I were looking at new trucks, I would look at the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, GM Colorado and Canyon, Ford F-150, GMC Sierra.

My good friend works at consumer reports and picked me up in a 2025 base Tacoma with the turbo 2.4 4cyl. It’s a no BS vehicle.

 

[Mathew_Boss]

So is the truck back in your possession actually fixed and serviceable?

Yes, after 46 days of being broken and 41 days at the dealership with 3 repair attempts.

 

[Mathew_Boss]

I’m assuming the arbitrators have a history of lemon law cases due to rarity. This may not be a cut and dry case if they see multiple cases so close together with the same customer.

Nissan caved before arbitration. They were smart enough to know they were going to loose

 

[Hootbro]

Yes, after 46 days of being broken and 41 days at the dealership with 3 repair attempts.

So you just cannot move on or you one of those people that has to get their pound of flesh out of the situation? What would you have done had they gotten it back to you fixed on day 39?

 

[D60]

Yes, after 46 days of being broken and 41 days at the dealership with 3 repair attempts.

Have you been able to use it, I mean to see if it's running OK, coolant stays full and mileage is as expected?

 

[Mathew_Boss]

Have you been able to use it, I mean to see if it's running OK, coolant stays full and mileage is as expected?

It holds coolant. MPGs are still down about 25% though.

 

[Mathew_Boss]

So you just cannot move on or you one of those people that has to get their pound of flesh out of the situation? What would you have done had they gotten it back to you fixed on day 39?

They would still be in breach of warranty per federal law. 39 days is still too long for 3 hours of labor.

 

[The Critic]

They would still be in breach of warranty per federal law. 39 days is still too long for 3 hours of labor.

Ok, so what?

You have a vehicle that now works and your fuel economy is probably lower due to the colder weather.

You are getting hung up on technicalities instead of the purpose of this vehicle.

If you are going to play “compliance officer” with every vehicle you buy, you are going to find issues with every single one of them. No one is perfect, and neither is the world.

 

[Mathew_Boss]

Ok, so what?

You have a vehicle that now works and your fuel economy is probably lower due to the colder weather.

You are getting hung up on technicalities instead of the purpose of this vehicle.

If you are going to play “compliance officer” with every vehicle you buy, you are going to find issues with every single one of them. No one is perfect, and neither is the world.

It was cold in December when my truck broke. I commute 90 miles a day. We're not talking about short trips across town here where it's struggling to hit operating temperature. The app says 3 MPGs and the dash says 14.7. I was getting 22.5 in December the week before Christmas. I got 17 pulling my boat to Kansas in October. I'm getting worse unloaded on the highway than I used to get towing.

 

[Hootbro]

They would still be in breach of warranty per federal law. 39 days is still too long for 3 hours of labor.

Yeah, I get that but you gloss over that you now have a serviceable vehicle. Life sucks and stuff happens.

It is apparent you want your pound of flesh than to move on and enjoy your vehicle.

 

[Delta]

Yeah, I get that but you gloss over that you now have a serviceable vehicle. Life sucks and stuff happens.

It is apparent you want your pound of flesh than to move on and enjoy your vehicle.

At this point I think they get a thrill out of stuff like this...

 

[jeepman3071]

New vehicles are more complex than ever, and manufacturers are trying to cut costs. Mistakes/problems are bound to happen with emerging technology.

Many manufacturers and dealers really couldn't care less about the customer experience unfortunately, so you are at the mercy of your local dealer most of the time. The "don't buy an X product" comments are pretty useless, since I have seen and heard issues like this from every single manufacturer in my circle of family/friends, and it doesn't get any better the more premium the product may seem either.

 

[LowMilesLesabre]

The ordered the wrong part then forgot to burp the system once they got the right parts which took 5 additional days. It sat at the dealership for 41 days. Nebraska lemon law is 40 days. It's a lemon.

@Mathew_Boss I do not blame you one bit. Get them to re-purchase it from you and stay away from the product.

 

[MParr]

My good friend works at consumer reports and picked me up in a 2025 base Tacoma with the turbo 2.4 4cyl. It’s a no BS vehicle.

There needs to be more NO BS vehicles offered. A friend of mine just bought a new Jeep Wrangler Sport 2 door. Just the basics. I like everything about it other than it being a Stellantis product.

 

[Mathew_Boss]

You want something that will make it to the first oil change. That's not a very lofty goal.
Never buy any vehicle that is in the first year run of production. The wrinkles are usually ironed out by the third year.
Never buy a Stellantis product. It won't be too long before Stellantis unloads Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram.
Toyota Tundra is having major engine problems in their 1st year of production.
GM is having engine problems with their 6.2 gas pickups. Their 2.7 turbo and 3.0 Duramax are their best offerings.
Ford has their problems too.
You went from a smaller Nissan to a full size Ram.
If I were looking at new trucks, I would look at the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, GM Colorado and Canyon, Ford F-150, GMC Sierra.

Ram is currently #1 in initial Quality

My last truck was a Nissan Frontier and they forgot to weld the frame together at the factory. They have been using the same frame design since 2005. And the Frontier is top 3 in dependability by JD Power

Our 2019 Toyota Highlander 3.5 AWD had their #1 selling engine in their #1 selling vehicle in the last model year before the new design. According to everyone here that has blamed me for this truck being too new that should be a bullet proof combination. It blew 2 engines in the first 5k miles we owned it.

The newness of the design doesn't matter, pre or post COVID doesn't matter and brand doesn't matter it's all luck of the draw.

The best rated truck according to consumer reports right now for reliability if the Ford Ranger with a score of 65/100. The worst reliability is the F150 Hybrid with a score of 7/100.

At some point manufacturers need to be held accountable for building junk. It shouldn't be up to the consumer to suffer through their issues. Prices are higher than ever and quality is worse than ever.

 

[The Critic]

At some point manufacturers need to be held accountable for building junk. It shouldn't be up to the consumer to suffer through their issues. Prices are higher than ever and quality is worse than ever.

Of course, no one is saying crappy vehicles is the intended norm. But all of the vehicles you have purchased had a warranty and in every situation, the warranty responded by paying for the appropriate repairs. The puzzling part is that you are going out of your way to punish the manufacturer for an untimely repair, and doing so at the fullest extent allowed.

You have already acknowledge that it is luck of the draw, so at some point, you should accept the fact that you have a working vehicle and move on with life.

 

[mrsilv04]

Ram is #1 in initial quality on 2024 models.