10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,200 miles

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problem #5

Apr 052005

Ram 2500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 116,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving 55mph, the fuel pump and lifter failed. As a result of the failure, the vehicle lost all power. The vehicle was pulled safely to the side of the road. It was towed to the residence of the contact and no repairs were made.

- Carefree, AZ, USA

problem #4

Oct 312001

Ram 2500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While traveling on a side road and without prior warning vehicle shutdown. Was able to coast car to a parking lot, consumer opened door and vehicle was on fire, dealership was aware of problem. Consumer stated that fire started at fuel pump area and spread.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #3

Jan 242002

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, vehicle completely stalled due to a fractured fuel line, which also caused fuel leakage. The cracked banjo fitting allows air to enter the fuel return line causing the morning start to be difficult. The fuel tank sender had been replaced three times. The fuel gauge also reads empty.

- Montebello, CA, USA

problem #2

Aug 072000

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Electrical fuel pump was designed without weather protection to power leads, power wire corroded and fell off.

- Flat Rock, MI, USA

problem #1

May 202000

Ram 2500

  • miles
Fuel line breaks at the connection to the fuel pump. When it breaks engine keeps running. But when it breaks, it shoots gas over engine block, consumer felt this could cause a fire.

- Cottage Grove, MN, USA