10.0

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

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problem #11

Nov 012000

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
A/C evaporator leaks. Nlm

- Kimberly, WI, USA

problem #10

Nov 012000

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
A/C evaporator leaks. Nlm

- Kimberly, WI, USA

problem #9

Apr 021999

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Had to replace the whole air conditioning system by an independent mechanic that only wanted the truck for half as much time and money. The evaporator coil under the dash failed and the evaporator drier also failed( it rusted out). I have talked to other truck owners with similar problems and I did call Chrysler and they never heard of the problem, kinda makes me wonder whats going on. Admittedly the truck is off warranty, but I've never had an air conditioning system that ever needed any attention and one is 12 years old. Any help with this situation would be greatly appreciated.

- Belington, WV, USA

problem #8

Jul 012000

Ram 2500

  • miles
A/C motor blows out when going up a upgrade, and when going down. Took vehicle to dealer, and he had a vacuum switch put in, and it did not remedy the problem.

- Weldon, NC, USA

problem #7

May 012000

Ram 2500

  • miles
A/C motor fan worked intermittently. Also, passenger's side window doesn't come down.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #6

Apr 052000

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Andover, MN, USA

problem #5

Sep 301999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
The rear blower motor that controls the air conditioner burned out, causing the inside of the van to become filled with smoke, the motor melted the housing cover of the motor. Dealer has been contacted.

- Watertown, NY, USA

problem #4

Apr 161999

Ram 2500

  • miles
Engine completely fell apart and was replaced by northe star Dodge in san antonio. Air conditioner has relay problems. Transmission found to have clutch pieces in it by independant used car tester. All windows and doors have air leaks and rain leaks. Vehicle leaks water up throught he floor board when driving in rain. Vehicle also shudders dramatically when going over 40 mph. Carberator has choke problems and is hard to start. Most if not all of these problems were reported to Dodge within 10,000 miles of purchase but due to stalling techiches by fiesta Dodge nothing has ever been remedied.

- Pipe Creek, TX, USA

problem #3

Oct 151998

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Check valve recall work completed however too late, ac controller and all the actuators began to fail.

- Waynesvill, NC, USA

problem #2

Sep 021997

(reported on)

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner pump failed.

- Arroyo Grande, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 101996

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner not cold enough.

- Corona, CA, USA