2013 Ram 1500 SLT? Decent truck?

[Idaboy]

I found a 2013Ram 80K miles, not run off road, as looking for truck for son. I have no experience with Ram or hemi engine.

Anything to know about these? If routine maintenance would it be good to 150K?

Thanks!

 

[MarcherLord]

I have a 2014 1500. No complaints, it’s been trouble free.

 

[Runar]

I have a 2004 5.7 with 300k, original owner, original everything. 2017 5.7 with 60k, no issues. Great engine


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[longspeak74]

150k is a drop in the bucket for that truck. On my second Ram currently, solid trucks.

 

[TheCougar]

I have a 2014 1500. I do not recommend it. I had to replace the headers at 50k to get rid of the “hemi tick”. Google it, it’s a design flaw that never goes away unless you tap and remove the broken header bolts and then install a stainless aftermarket header so the bolts stop shearing. It’s ubiquitous on the early Hemi Rams - it will fail repeatedly until the permanent fix is made.

My truck is in the shop at the moment, getting the transmission replaced. The 8 speed tranny is a complete piece of crap that will start failing around 100k. It’s a thing.

The body rattles and creaks and I’m always chasing the latest sound. The seats are the most uncomfortable seats I’ve ever sat in. Caveat Emptor. I doubt your son will care about those issues, though.

If you are looking at a non-Hemi engine, the header may not be an issue. If it’s got an aluminum block and a cast iron header on it, you should plan on having to spend about $1500-2000 for parts and labor to get it fixed. I did it myself and it’s almost impossible on a 4x4. I’d pay someone to do it next time. I’m not sure how reliable the other transmissions are, but I would not buy one with an 8 speed.

 

[Idaboy]

I have a 2014 1500. I do not recommend it. I had to replace the headers at 50k to get rid of the “hemi tick”. Google it, it’s a design flaw that never goes away unless you tap and remove the broken header bolts and then install a stainless aftermarket header so the bolts stop shearing. It’s ubiquitous on the early Hemi Rams - it will fail repeatedly until the permanent fix is made.

My truck is in the shop at the moment, getting the transmission replaced. The 8 speed tranny is a complete piece of crap that will start failing around 100k. It’s a thing.

The body rattles and creaks and I’m always chasing the latest sound. The seats are the most uncomfortable seats I’ve ever sat in. Caveat Emptor. I doubt your son will care about those issues, though.

If you are looking at a non-Hemi engine, the header may not be an issue. If it’s got an aluminum block and a cast iron header on it, you should plan on having to spend about $1500-2000 for parts and labor to get it fixed. I did it myself and it’s almost impossible on a 4x4. I’d pay someone to do it next time. I’m not sure how reliable the other transmissions are, but I would not buy one with an 8 speed.



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[Bdjones]

I have a 2010 2500 with 225k its been the best truck I've ever owned.

Now I just traded off my 2016 ram 1500 due to the vibration issue from the front end. After a few mechanics and two sets of different tires. I researched it and found this to be a common problem with the generation.

 

[insanelupus]

On the 1500, I've always heard the front ends being weak and needing rebuilt around 75k if used off pavement much. My sample size of one from a work truck did have this issue.

Curious as to Dodge owners thoughts and if it's the same with the 2500s?

Our local Forest Service/ gavel roads are hard on front ends.

 

[Crghss]

Had a 2015 Ram 1500, 75k until hurricane got it. No issues. Bought another Ram.