Had a 2nd Gen Ram for a couple of years now but hit a telephone poll on tuesday. I've been
thinking that if its totaled I might go for a 2005 SC/SB 1500. I was hoping you guys could
point me to the common problem areas of the 3rd gens. If there is a good post on this topic
i'd be happy to be pointed in the right direction, if not a list and/or quick rundown would be
great help too. Thanks in advance.

 

My dad has a 05 qcsb, and has had no problems with it, granted his is a 2500 HD 4x4, but still, no issues. I myself have a 2007 and have had no issues. Just my .02...

 

I've got an 04 QC and have been very happy with it. I bought if off the lot and wished it didn't have a power seat when I bought it and sure enough that's one of only 2 issues I've had with it. It still works except for the rear up/down adjustment and isn't cheap to fix. Only other issue I have is the washer fluid isn't working - not sure why yet. I don't think either of those things are common or chronic known issues - just my issues. My next truck, whenever that ends up being, will be another RAM.

 

I went from an 01 1500 Off Road to my current 3rd gen. The old truck was nice but doesn't compare to the 3rd gen.

 

i agree with teach you prolly remember my red 99 dubbed big red i traded her in for my 04 i have now and it dont even compare i love my 04....

 

I've had my 07 for two years now, and I love my truck. No problems here!

 

Love my '03. Bought at 86K, now 103K. It's easy to work on, and fun to drive.

 

I just purchased a 2004 SC/SB 5.7L with 37000 miles on it and love it! Only had it 20 days so I cant help you out with inherent problems, but I hoping there are none!

 

Dreghorn, Thats low miles for your 04' man! Good find. Not too often you can find a nice truck with decent miles on it.

 

i agree with the low miles. That is pretty good.

Obviously every truck is ging to have its different quarks, however I think the 3rd Gen rams in general are a great running platform. As far as having a common problem, i dont think there are any. Oh wait, yes there is. I do get a lot of complaints about the "lamp out" indicator. Sometimes the taillight ballast will act funny and tell the truck it has a lamp out, when it really doesnt. so you will get chimes consistently, one after another all the way down the road. Mine does it for abut 5 minutes every 6 months.

Other than that, I dont know of any problems. I was hard core ferd man, and this truck changed my whole perspective. love it.