6.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,545 miles

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problem #11

Feb 172004

Ram 3500

  • 85,000 miles
While driving at 25 mph vehicle was running very roughly. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that fuel tank and fuel pump were contaminated.

- Wenatchee, WA, USA

problem #10

Jul 072003

Ram 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles
While driving, the vehicle shut down completely. Dealer notified.. it was determined the fuel pump failed which caused the vehicle to stall. Also the rear hazard lights did not work.

- Tunkhannock, PA, USA

problem #9

May 152003

Ram 3500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes pull to right, calibers and pads have been replaced. Rear brakes don't seem to work well antilock allows you to roll to far. Steering column goes bad after warranty is up ( 100,000 miles ). fuel pump shut down solenoid and relay have also gone out on both of my trucks. Automatic transmission failures have occurred on both trucks at the 70000-75000 miles.

- Casa Grande, AZ, USA

problem #8

Jul 232000

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
Fuel pump went out while setting at a gas station, I shut off the engine, put gas in and the pump must have died right there, this has happened to my fathers truck ( a 1994 Dodge) and a neighbors truck (after 1994 Dodge) also.

- Ellwood City, PA, USA

problem #7

Jan 061999

Ram 3500

  • miles
When driving there is loud noise coming from fuel pump. Also, when applying the gas pedal vehicle won't move, and will just idle.

- Northwest Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #6

Aug 151998

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk. Driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose. Emergency brake handle came off and was replaced. Fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module. Wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor. Vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block. Radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant. There was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and ABS light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring. Passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air. Vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.

- Warreen, MI, USA

problem #5

Oct 081997

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer experiencing ongoing problems with vehicle on varouis parts. 1. transmission failed to operate at 58,000 mile of wear 2. intake manifold gasket broke, and 3. fuel pump failed to operate. Dealer notified and refused to repair because the consumer did not have extended warranty.

- Rockey Hill, CT, USA

problem #4

Mar 021997

Ram 3500

  • miles
Fuel pump has failed on two occasions.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #3

Jan 101998

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the truck applied the brakes and the ABS brakes failed. On 4-3-98, driver applied the brakes and the entire brake system went out, leaving the driver with no brakes. Owner has taken the truck into dealer three times, and they replaced numerous parts, such as the fuel pump, spark plug wire, and etc. The truck still is having brake problems.

- Oxford, NY, USA

problem #2

May 291997

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel injection pump failed, causing loss of power.

- Mont Belvi, TX, USA

problem #1

Nov 011996

Ram 3500

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

- Riverside, CA, USA