2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,571 miles

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problem #7

Jul 222019

Ram 3500

  • 200,000 miles
Dash is all cracked up allowing sharp plastic projectiles in and about the cab that can cut you in a wreck sun getting on electrical wires destroying them and now shorts and sometimes dont work right

- Corrigan, TX, USA

problem #6

Feb 142010

Ram 3500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 140,000 miles
Low beam headlight failure---checked on line found recall # 819---went to Chrysler dealer---was advised that the recall had been done on that VIN# and Chrysler had no obligation---I pulled the headlight switch and found that it was damaged, the connector melted and no relay pack specified in the recall fix-----it was appears the recall was pencil whipped and the repair was never made------how do you insure that recalls are really done and how many more like mine are out there"??????"

- Fredericksburg, TX, USA

problem #5

Apr 141997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Light switch failed. Mjs

- Baker City, OR, USA

problem #4

Feb 131997

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Hood light flashes on and off when driving due to short.

- South Elgi, IL, USA

problem #3

Apr 291997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Light switch failed.

- Baker City, OR, USA

problem #2

Mar 101997

Ram 3500

  • miles
Clearance lights shorted.

- Cooperstown, NY, USA

problem #1

Jun 291996

Ram 3500

  • miles
While driving, all of the vehicle lights wentout. Headlights, parking lightss, and marker lights.

- Greencastle, IN, USA