10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,000 miles

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problem #10

Aug 262004

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles
Consumer stated vehicle leaked excessive fuel.

- Soldotna, AK, USA

problem #9

Mar 242002

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While shutting vehicle off fuel shutoff solenoid caught on fire. Restarted starter, and vehicle would not shut off even when turning key. Burned wires and was smoking under hood. Consumer finally got vehicle shut off. Dealer contacted.

- Augusta, KY, USA

problem #8

Oct 012001

Ram 2500

  • miles
A fuel hose approximately 20" long with a diameter of 5/16" has split and is leaking diesel fuel in excessive amounts. Hose installed in vehicle was not compatible with handling diesel fuel and it corroded. Dealership has not examined vehicle. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Montague, NJ, USA

problem #7

Nov 262000

Ram 2500

  • miles
A non-metallic hose rubbing against engine causes fuel leakage. This could lead to a possible fire under hose. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Oxford, NC, USA

problem #6

Jun 032000

Ram 2500

  • miles
Returned fuel line became bubbly due to being burned from resting against intake manifold. Fuel leaked out of the area where it was burned. This vehicle has a diesel engine.

- Torrence, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 111999

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The fuel line hose is busted and spraying fuel everywhere. The problem was reported to the dealer and manufacturer. Problem has not been corrected.

- Kamiah, ID, USA

problem #4

Jan 211999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
The under part of the cargo area of the truck caught on fire due to the muffler catching fire, and there was also a hole in the gas tank. Dealer replaced muffler and fuel tank.

- Staton Island, NY, USA

problem #3

May 281997

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Loose fuel filter.

- Canby, OR, USA

problem #2

Nov 011996

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel pump and filter in fuel tank failed, causing the computer to misread.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 171996

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Consumer started truck and the fuel line clip came loose and all the gasoline spilled out,

- Mogadore, OH, USA