10.0

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

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problem #4

Jun 012001

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Fuel gauge is erratic. Gage reads full when tank is full. 50 miles later it reads empty and the fuel warning light comes on.

- Taylorsville, NC, USA

problem #3

Sep 012001

Ram 2500

  • miles
Gas guage on dashboard gave false readings. Consumer ran out of gasoline more than once although gas gauge showed ample gas left in gas tank. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #2

Nov 012000

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Gas guage does not work. This is a common problem with these Dodge trucks, Dodge should do something about it. There is no way to tell the amount of fuel left in the tank.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #1

May 011999

Ram 2500

  • miles
Gasoline gauge needle doesn't work. Needle of the gauge doesn't show correct amout of gasoline.

- St Augustine, FL, USA