Mileage?

Asked by MsFox33 Sep 16, 2016 at 10:33 PM about the Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Shopping & Pricing

I'm looking for a used Dodge Ram 1500.
How many miles is too many?

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59,725

Well condition of those miles is the best verifier. My brother in law has one with lots of miles and he like Dodge. Except for the dash pads that crack up the only issue he has had is a rear axle bearing. But I do know someone that had to pay $2000 for a transmission for theirs, they bought it knowing it needed a transmission, just did not know it cost that much to replace. Both of these have well over 200k miles closer to 300k and still going. Late 1990's models.

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A Dodge with ANY miles on it is too many. Your best bet is to get a Ford or Chevy. Once a Dodge gets past 100,000 miles, it's hard to give it away.

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59,725

They can loose value somewhat faster I agree but if kept up can still be very dependable.

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I have a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L V8 4x4 with 175,000 miles on it... and still going strong

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I have a dodge ram 1500, I don't recommend getting Ford for the fact they die very often and are made out of cheaper material. Chevy is also a very dependable truck to buy used. The only problem Dodge has is rust, then the other normal problems vehicles get once they get old. I'd buy one max 150k miles as long as its a decent price.

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I’ve had mine since 05, 191k miles. I am driving it now actually back to FL from NY.....a 3k mile trip. No issues since 05 other than had radiator replaced. Have always used synthetic. The idiot a couple answers up who said any dodge w miles is not worth buying is stupid. Don’t fall for the dodge vs Ford vs Chevy BS, they are all good trucks, and w proper care will last you 300k miles easy.

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580

I have 211,000 miles om my 2006 Dodge. Ram and it is still going strong!!!

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390

I have an 07 ram 1500 with 201k miles and no issues

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290

I have an 07 1500. They last if you keep up with maintenance. Also doesn't hurt to get a rebuild every 200,00 to 250,00 miles on it . I have 160,000 miles on mine and I'm about to do a rebuild, last owner didn't keep up with it. Also another thing to look intom

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I have a 2003 Dodge 3.7 with 662,000 miles on it, original engine and transmission. I bought it with 42,000 miles on it. No cracked dash. It has been good to me!

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I think dodge had the dash iron out by the new body style for the third gen trucks, the second gen had issues with cracking, Glad to hear the 600K plus miles, my brother-in-laws is still going strong too.

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I paid 2800 for an 03 dodge 1500 1 original owner. Swear to god looks brand spanking new inside, everything works and paint looks great, plugged in scanner. No codes, no emissions problems, passes smog, no oil leaks, no drama and it has 259k miles! Still running strong!!!!

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My dad drives a dodge and it has a 6 inch lift on it. We had to put a chip in it but the rest is all stock. It is his weekend diver and it is blue. It has 37 inch tries on it and handles great. It is a very nice truck in all.

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'07 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4x4 with 230K and going strong. Interior and dash are holding up fine but I did replace the driver's seat foam due to wear and break down.

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I have 2 99 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks both I used for parts one is short bed other is long bed short bed has motor with only 91000 miles long bed needs Tran and fuel pump and u can drive it idk the miles

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I have a dodge ram 1500 sport and has 230,000 miles on it and it runs like a boss.

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I have a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 with 370K original miles on the motor.

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I have a dodge ram 1500 2004 have 112,931 is that pretty good for 2004

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Got me an ‘05 1500 slt. Just hit 222,222 miles tonight! Woohoo! New radiator at around 100,000, new shocks about every 60,000. (Kinda been buying the cheap ones, and do a lot of city driving) Rebuilt the trans at 175000. But everything else is great. ( jealous of the guy who got a new drivers seat though. Mine is kinda busted.) sumbitch cleans up nice and purrs like a kitten. : )

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You caint kill a dodge I have sunk mine plenty of time I’ve hit trees had it wedged in between 2 trees it has 300k miles but it’s never left me stranded I’m currently gearing from 4:10s to 4:88s but dodges last forever

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I’m looking to purchase a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport with 136.000. It would be my first truck purchasing an I need input on if it’s a good move to make or not

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My 03 Dodge ram 2500 has the 5.7L V8 hemi in it. Its just 290k miles and has Never skipped a beat on me! I had to replace the power stearing line one time and i put new sway bar linkages on it as a preventative thing. The dash is cracked but it's still running like a animal! Keep that oil changed and a Dodge will make you a believer

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In short. Mine has 290k still running strong. Look on the road sides and see whats breaking down its not Dodges! I dont think there is a mileage marker to determine whether buying one is a good or bad idea since they can hit 7000k miles in some cases

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My Father in Law gave me his 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 4.7 Liter. It has 155K miles - Not hard miles, but he is an admitted cheapskate. With that said, I see on here a rebuild (how much does it cost and what does that entail to rebuild?). Chip? How has adding one affect the performance or gas mileage? Sway Bar Linkages? Does that help from fish tailing? Drove decently, yet was stranded my first night... I believe the A/C fan continued to run post engine shut down and drained the battery. So I jumped it. This was last night. Ugh. I have always wanted a Dodge Truck, but I have never bought a vehicle with over 100K miles on it. Even my 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo LS, only had 97K miles when I sold it in 2012 for $6K. I've always used Supreme Unleaded on all my vehicles - placed Supreme for the first time in this truck... So well see how it affects it. For the record, I've tested the Regular vs. Supreme gas theory and all my vehicles ran way better for sure. I did this over four years and there are only a couple of gas stations I trust. Okay, back to the Ram... The point: Should I invest in this truck (considering I will maintain truck), or should I leave it as isand run it to the ground? Here's my list: Door Controls are loose - Replace? Window Tint Passenger Side needs to be Replaced Needs to be Steamed Cleaned - Interior (or Reupholstered?) A/C Runs Post Engine Shutdown - Not sure why. Drained Battery - Cables to be Replaced (?) Check Alternator - precautionary Check Alignment - feels like it needs it. Check Brakes and Rotors. Check Radiator - Replace? Shocks (Hood for sure, not sure about suspension) Sway Bar? Chip? Check Rear Axle Bearing Radio Replacement (doesn't work). Speakers Replacement (factory - not working) Bedliner Replaced or Resprayed Tires Balanced & Rotated Spare Tire Patched - Slow Leak I am super confident this list will grow.... I am not trying to hijack this thread/post. I do believe these questions I have run with the spirit of what the OP is asking Thanks in advance for your answers. San Antonio, "Big" Henry

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I have a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 and I have over 198,000 miles and I still tow 4 jet skis, drive to work every day RT approx 30 miles. Ski in the winter so I do drive it in the snow. The only issue I have is the damper for the heater and air conditioner, I have had to fix the actuator in the air and heating system which was cheap to do, but it only last about 2 years and the heater side breaks again. The part cost less than $20. And I had a recall fixed on my axel in which Dodge paid $2300 to fix with no problem.

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I have a Dodge Ram and have 215,000 milles 2002 I bought when had 195,000 3 year ago and only expend 500 dlls on hater because cause a liquefaction and still strong also paint the hood and top of cabin because had rust but and my opinion is good.

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I've got 400,000 km on my 06 ram, still going strong! No dodge tick or grinding

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My 06 ram 1500 with the V6 has 356,000 with cold air and still going strong.

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Need help! I’m in need of a truck I came across a 2012 Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 Crew cab Transmission is original doesn’t have any issues. Exterior-body has minor details overall is well kept. Interior - has been well kept Engine was rebuilt- it has about 2000 miles driven since the rebuild. The truck original miles on odometer is 209,000. The owner is asking $8,000 is that a good price ? Is it worth buying something that has been rebuilt? I was gonna offer 6,000 cash. It’s priced at 6,000-8,000 BLue Kelly blue Book Thank you for any info

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Currently have 256K on my '07 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT. Biggest pain issue I had was replacing all the blend doors to get the AC working again (had previously replaced compressor and dryer and heater core, to boot). I would suggest replacing all the blend doors with aluminum versions if you ever pull the dash for any reason. If one plastic blend door stop breaks the system goes into a limp home state (defrost always on). I did replace the headlight recently to get that new look.

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Just drove my 2004 dodge 2500 2,700 miles across the country. No mechanical issues.

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I have an '02 Ram 1500 4.7 that's just about to turn over 218k. I took it to Mississippi and back earlier this year pulling a small but packed camper and had my family of 4 along for the ride. I had all the fluids changed at 200k. Engine seems bulletproof and zero transmission issues. I run full synthetic and Wix XP filters. I put 305/55/20 wheels and tires on it last year and I love the way it looks so much that I never want to get rid of it. Take care of your truck and it will take care of you!

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I have a dodge 1500 with a 318 ext long bed that has had extremely hard abuse miles. I put 15/40 delo and have not changed oil in 7 years it has 345,000 miles on motor and transmission.

I have a 2011 dodge ram with 113.456 miles I am afraid to go to California and back to chaparral New Mexico can someone tell me is safe to long drive

2012 5.7 111,500 MILES. PULL A 20 FT SKI BOAT IN SUMMER AND A 2 PLACE SLED TRAILER IN WINTER IN MAINE!!!!! GOES THRU SNOW LIKE A HOT KNIFE THRU BUTTER, NEEEEEEEVER GOT IT STUCK IN THE WILLIWAGS OFF TRAIL SNOWMOBILING IN THE MOUNTAINS. KEEP IT MAINTAINED AND RAM WILL WORK LIKE A BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH AND SINCE THE BOAT RAMPS UP HERE REALLY SUCK, I'VE HAD TO SUBMERGE THE REAR OF THE TRUCK AND IT PULLS THE BOAT OUT OF THE WATER LIKE A ROCKET SHIP LAUNCES!

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I bought 97 ram 1500 5.9 gas, now has 295000, don't burn a drop of oil. Regular maintenance works. I did have to put new tranny and transfer case in it in 2011, but I used it hard for plowing and 4x4 fun. Now it's just my everyday driver for city running for work. 5w-30 all I have ever ran in it.

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I have a 2015 Dodge it has 250990 and I haven't had to fix much on it i have had to replace my driver and passenger seats to give my old girl a new look #good damb truck

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