Eco-Diesel Gladiator

[Weldor]

Anyone been running one these ? Issues or plus's

 

[Dale264]

I can't comment on the Gladiator aspect but assuming the engine is your main concern it all depends on the year. I have a 3rd gen ecodiesel ('20-'23) Ram 1500 with 55k miles. The main issue with stellantis products are the electrical/software gremlins which manifests itself in the emissions equipment specifically for this combo. We've replaced several sensors and a control module and had good luck overall.

The 1st and 2nd gen engines have been known to have problems with the main bearing going out.

Fuel economy is fantastic and low rpm torque is great for slow crawling. But I'm not sure these are enough to warrant the potential emissions headache.

 

[Weldor]

I only know 2 people with the 1500's . mostly reliable except like you said about some sensors. I have had good luck with the penastar v6 in my JK. Thinking about the diesel for the mountains? Moved up this month. My Ram 2500 6.7 is great but would like a more nimble vehicle for the dirt roads and grade. Keep the Ram for the Heavy stuff.