Paint/Trim
Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.
What Owners Say
"Rust at top of rear wheel wells. Significant deterioration under door sills both sides of cab."
Anonymous A., MI (2011 Ram 1500 ST 4.7-L V8)"Although vehicle had been undercoated at purchase started to see evidence of rusting lower end of driver door in 2003. Further rust noted on rocker panels 2024. Replaced door skin and rocker panels. Ongoing issues with tailgate latch since 2023 - dealer misdiagnosed (or neglected) the issue. Resolved recently 2025 by replacing bushing and latch."
Anonymous, MI (2011 Ram 1500 Sport 5.7-L V8)"Extensive rusting around rear fenders and along both rocker panels."
Anonymous, PA (2011 Ram 1500 Sport 5.7-L V8)"We had the rust on rocker panels fixed but the have rusted again. Now there additional rust above the fender wheels."
Anonymous, IL (2011 Ram 1500 Unsure 5.7-L V8)
"I already told you about the reoccurring rust on rocker panels and the rust on fenders."
Anonymous, IL (2011 Ram 1500 Unsure 5.7-L V8)