2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 102004

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 50,000 miles
2002 Dodge Ram 2500 hd quad cab 4 wheel drive slt. The truck has been in the repair shop at least 15 times for not having any power. This happened mainly when towing a trailer. Prior to purchasing the truck the dealer replaced the fuel injection pump and fuel pump. They have been replaced 3 times last year. The dealer said that transmission was not programmed for the size tires that were on the vehicle. Also, turbo- charger was bad, and they replaced it, but, it did not work. Took back vehicle O dealer, and they replaced all parts again. The last time that consumer took vehicle to dealer, the dealer stated there was nothing else to be done. This vehicle has a 5.9 liter ho cummings engine, turbo diesel, manual transmission. The truck has no power when pulling a trailer.

- Faucett, MO, USA