In general, I haven't had many problems over the years with my 2000. I've worked it hard, put 180,000 more miles on it and have really only had consistent problems over the last year. I had the trans rebuilt, new front end, new u-joints, new tired, new bearings (after one failed), rockers and lower doors replaced, new brakes. This lift pump (and injection pump) failure was the straw that broke my back! So I can't complain much about the Ram overall. If the new gen Rams are anywhere near as good as the previous generation, I'm good with that. This would not be my daily commuter, I have a 2013 Dodge Dart for that, so I know going in any 2500 is not going to be an economical ride. I need durability and towing power.
Here's the old Ram put out to pasture.