10.0

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

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problem #6

Dec 161999

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Problem: Whole truck shakes or pulsates front to back while braking. Dealer replaced front rotors and pads in April. Problem still existed. Dealer replaced rear drums in September. Problem still exists and getting worse. Dealership does not know how to fix problem and waiting for reply from Chrysler's tech support. Dealtership won't attempt to fix until then.

- Paradise, CA, USA

problem #5

Dec 121998

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle at 65 mph, consumer had to make a sudden / emergency stop. The brakes failed to grab. Stopping distance was extended. Took vehicle to dealer & the mechanic had the rear shoes/ rotors and pads replaced. The pads were glazed over. Brakes had faded out at 35 mph. The vehicle would drift from left to right. Had steering gear box replaced & wheels realigned. The computer systems failed to register correct gas mileage per gallon. Brakes still do not function properly.

- Naperville, IL, USA

problem #4

Dec 251998

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, vehicle jerks to the left or the right. Vehicle has been taken to the repair shop six times, and the dealer can't determine the cause.

- Lodi, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 221999

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes are applied the truck pulls to the right. The dealer has tried to repair the vehicle several times unsuccessfully. Manufacturer is buying the vehicle back from consumer.

- Milford, CT, USA

problem #2

Apr 271999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Vehicle pulls severly to the left when braking.

- Freeland, MI, USA

problem #1

Feb 201999

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Brakes pull to right at any speed. Requires significant correction by operator, increasing with speed.

- Mesa, AZ, USA