4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,600 miles

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problem #5

Oct 012009

Ram 1500

  • 128,000 miles
1995 Dodge Ram pickup fuel tank steel support straps rusted and totally broke off. Front of fuel tank fell down and moved the rear fill hose so much that it leaked. Front of tank is now supported by an unsafe nylon strap. Brake lines also rusted out and leaked causing loss of brakes in the truck about 5 years ago. Chrysler lack of proper anti-corrosion efforts are creating millions of unsafe vehicles.

- Richmond, IN, USA

problem #4

Jul 061996

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, transmission went into neutral and then lost power. Consumer states transmission has delayed engagement and is slipping on 2-3 shift. Dealer found transmission front pump leaking down. Replaced torque converter, pump assembly, trans cooler line and drained back valve, worn clutch. Shifter indicator slightly out of adjustment. Vehicle won't hold on hill without brakes applied. Consumer states there is an intermittent strong fuel smell at drivers door when vehicle is shut off.

- Northumberland, PA, USA

problem #3

Nov 252000

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle died while entering moving traffic, going 30 mph, 2nd time this happened. Dealer told consumer this was "normal. " fuel cell failed.

- El Dorado, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 241996

Ram 1500

  • miles
While parked, fuel leaked from under the vehicle.

- Hartford Cit, IN, USA

problem #1

Jun 131995

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle not designed with fuel restriction device, causing wrong type of fuel to be put into tank, resulting in complete engine failure.

- Elbert, CO, USA