How many 5.4 Triton's and 2011+ dual turbo ford v6 engines with timing chains have issues... the GMC/Chevy trucks rot like a bad apple in the sun with a bowl of maggots licking the steel...
Both have transmission issues with the 10-spds....
Every single OEM has their share of inherent engine and/or driveline issues. Ram is no different!
Heck... we all know UConnect sucks.... and most replace their head units with a quality aftermarket unit and the issues are all gone. I did, and I'm happier for it!
We all know the 5.7's have exhaust manifold issues... who cares.... when under warranty... get the minions to repair/replace the issues... after warranty... get headers (shorty or long-tube) and be done with it forever! I did, and I'm happier for it!
There's a known tick issue with the 5.7's.... do your homework and be prepared... use great synthetic oil and filter and ride it out.... I'm at 156,000Km's and my HEMI pounds like a charging silverback gorilla!
We like what we like... nothing is perfect, and in today's world... everything is designed to fail...
However, it's up to us, those informed and prepared to action a better deliverable for our own ownership experience, to mitigate the issues, overcome, adapt, and persevere for the betterment of our own sanity
This is all just my opinion only...I speak for no one but myself