10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jan 011999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Gear box and pitman arm were replaced. Currently, vehicle is experiencing premature wear of the tires.

- Oakhurst, CA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 221999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
My wife was turning vehicle around in driveway when steering broke loose resulting in a complete loss of steering control. Fortunately this did not happen on the highway at high speeds. Mechanic informed me that cause might have been, "a bad batch of locktite." Service manager later told me the bolt was tight and that this sort of thing should not happen.

- Lawrenceburg, IN, USA

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problem #1

Aug 141997

Ram 1500

  • miles
Hears a clicking/popping sound when turning steering wheel. Problem located in joints connecting to steering gear box. Took to dealer & informed need to order parts. Owner still has vehicle & drives it.

- Suffolk, VA, USA

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