4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,095 miles

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problem #4

Jul 172003

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • 51,000 miles
Consumer states that the vehicle is shaking and shimmering due to defective tie rod ends. Dealer has been contacted.

- Dracut, MA, USA

problem #3

Jul 132003

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,379 miles
Brokent tie rod at 53,000 miles.

- Canal Fulton, OH, USA

problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tie rod failure caused loss of control resulting in being hit in passenger side by another truck.

- Bakersfiel, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 211998

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering linkage to front right wheel fell off, resulting in loss of control.

- Highlands Ranch, CO, USA