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Another driver has put the Ram 1500 to the test, so you don’t have to. Justin put 250,000 miles on his 2019 truck during the last five years and took notes. See the most annoying issues that come with long-term Ram ownership. 

The biggest Ram 1500 problems after five years 

Justin Wheeler of Truck Central on YouTube has officially owned his 2019 Ram 1500 for five years. During this time, he managed to reach 250,000 miles with roughly 5,000 hours. 

He pushed the truck to its limit and stored it in the elements. This truck was used and abused for work and play as he took notes. 

A few minor complaints involve the paint and body. The black finish on the radiator grille is chipping off in large chunks, the paint-match bumper is chipping, and the factory windshield had to be replaced. 

The rear window trim is cracked, but it’s not leaking yet. There is a little bubbling on the leather-wrapped dashboard too.Also, the tailgate constantly gets jammed. 

Justin complains about how his black floor mats are turning white. The destruction of his driver seat is normal with its amount of use and the rest of the trim is flawless. 

While the air suspension didn’t fail or show signs of damage, Justin just didn’t like it. He replaced the system with a three-inch lift kit instead. 

Also, while the AC system worked just fine, Justin wanted more power. He installed a Muzzys AC hack kit to improve its cooling performance. 

His truck has the 5.7-liter V8 HEMI engine with 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. It got the infamous HEMI tick, and the exhaust manifold had to be replaced twice. 

Recently, a wheel bearing issue left him stranded on the side of the road. However, Justin had the tools and knowledge to do the repair and then drive home. Plus, Justin is frustrated because he’s already on a third battery. 

Despite cosmetic and engine problems, Justin still loves his truck. He plans to fully detail it soon to make it look as great as it did on day one.

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Allison Barfield

Allison Barfield joined MotorBiscuit in 2020 and covers all things trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. Having grown up on a farm in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she’s no stranger to the “Best in Class” truck and SUV debates; people in her hometown were always gathering to help work on vehicles together, and deliberation would naturally arise.

Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She has helped bring awareness to issues Women In Trucking face and has promoted Truckers Against Trafficking, an anti-trafficking NGO.

A fan of creatively dark literature, Allison appreciates the works of Shirley Jackson and Emily Dickenson. She lives in a mountainous area of the country and enjoys off-roading and camping. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her in testing trucks and SUVs for our site.