10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,458 miles

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problem #17

Dec 222000

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Also can hear clunk when engaging overdrive at 45mph.

- Clifton, CO, USA

problem #16

Oct 232000

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tires, though we haven't experienced a blow out or treads peeling off, the tires are wearing much quicker than they should. With only 12,000 mile on the vehicle, the tires look like it's been driven 50,000 miles. Mid October we called chrsyler in auburn hills, to let them know how unsafe we feel driving this truck. We have had this truck brought back to the dealer eleven times for warranty work, eight of which were for brake problems.( dot number: M32kerhx tire size: P245/75R16 )

- Kenilworth, NJ, USA

problem #15

Oct 232000

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tires, though we haven't experienced a blow out or treads peeling off, the tires are wearing much quicker than they should. With only 12,000 mile on the vehicle, the tires look like it's been driven 50,000 miles. Mid October we called chrsyler in auburn hills, to let them know how unsafe we feel driving this truck. We have had this truck brought back to the dealer eleven times for warranty work, eight of which were for brake problems. (dot number: M32kerhx tiresize: P245/75R16)

- Kenilworth, NJ, USA

problem #14

Apr 011999

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalls when shifting gears. Taken to dealer 5 times, failed to find remedy. Dealer only recorded 2 of the 5 times vehicle was in for repairs.

- Stonington, CT, USA

problem #13

Aug 162000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling temperature indication light flashed. Afterward vehicle would not change gears.

- Conrad, MT, USA

problem #12

May 102000

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When reaching the speed of 50 mph and 60 mph vehicle would jerk. Also, when shifting into reverse vehicle would make a crying noise. Car would start in any gear. Owner believes this last problem caused by mechanic.

- Summerville, OH, USA

problem #11

Mar 301999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When accelerating to pass another vehicle, transmission jumped out of gear, and did not go into any other gear until the truck slowed down. This could have caused a crash. Truck has been to the dealership numerous times for this problem, but dealer was not able to duplicate the problem. New valve body installed, but problem still exists.

- Three Rivers, MI, USA

problem #10

May 022000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The truck improperly downshifts into a passing gear mode with little or no notice while on a slight incline. Nlm

- Gadsden, AL, USA

problem #9

Sep 201999

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Transmission: Failed " fixed" at luther motors bishop ca. (by addind oil"?") failed again 40 miles later. Brought back to luther mototr aganst our wishes, was there for 6 more days. Problem un resolved. Was towed to vacaville Dodge ca. Recieved major job. Problems with the transmission continued (still ran but slipped and destabilized up hills, turnes, and going in parking. App. 5000 miles later the engune" check light stayed on. Was towed to lithia Dodge in concord ca for repairs. Some transmission broblems still exists.

- Benicia, CA, USA

problem #8

May 022000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The truck improperly downshifts into a passing gear mode with little or no notice while on a slight incline. Nlm

- Gadsden, AL, USA

problem #7

Oct 211998

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Manchaca, TX, USA

problem #6

Jul 021999

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission jumps (pops) out of first gear. Problem occurs when from a stop, you start to move forward ie; into a intersection, and transmission jumps (pops) out of gear. This problem is a major safety hazard due to the possibility of being hit by another vehicle due to transmission jumping out of gear.

- Frisco, TX, USA

problem #5

Dec 071999

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 75 to 80 mph transmission just quit, causing a very quick break down in vehicle's speed while other vehicles were behind, consumer was able to get out of the way to avoid an accident. Dealer has been contacted.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #4

Nov 121999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Ralphs Dodge replaced the rear end with any problems. Now the transmission is gone as of 11/ 12/1999 and still we are without a truck and it doesn't look they plan on fixing it anytime soon.

- Lusby, MD, USA

problem #3

Aug 191999

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Reporting defective transmission parts; on two occasions the fifth gear went out due to a nut that retracted and caused the transmission to lose fifth gear. Now on third occasion they will replace transmission. Can NHTSA help or provide additional information on this matter.

- West Point, IN, USA

problem #2

Jul 141999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle downshifted by itself to 1st gear when driving at approx 60 mph, causing vehicle to slow down quickly, and almost get rearended.

- Silverthorne, CO, USA

problem #1

Dec 241998

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving approximately 40mph transmission died/stalled out. It had started to jerk before going out. The rpms were revved up. Transmission went into neutral on its own. Then vehicle stopped. Was vacationing in South Carolina when this occurred.

- Clyde, OH, USA