7.7

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,817 miles

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problem #3

Nov 272006

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,000 miles
Multiple problems since day 1. unresolved vibration issues-related to tires and driveline and alignment. Outer tierod failure. Frt right brake assy failure - near accident, vehicle veered uncontrollably off road at 40mph-towed to dealer. Intermittent stalling and hesitating and low oil pressure during operation- truck stalled several occasions while driving - unresolved at this time. Multiple fluid leaks from failed vehicle seals and gasket-issue resolved. Vehicle has been to authorized Dodge dealers for 9 visits for a total of 45 days down time. In my opinion, this is an unsafe and unreliable vehicle. Not eligible for massachusettes strict lemon laws due to being a multitude of different problems.

- Shirley, MA, USA

problem #2

Aug 112006

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,750 miles
: the contact stated while backing up from a parking spot, no power was noticed until the engine reached 4000 RPM. The same problem was observed while driving forward for the next two miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the ECU was missing the software; cs and tcbs which were updated, but dtc was not performed. The problem was fixed after the repairs.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #1

May 182006

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,700 miles
: the contact stated without warning, at various speeds, the vehicles stalls. The vehicle restarts, and the dealership determined the control module needs to be replaced.

- Vancouver, WA, USA