10.0

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

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problem #7

May 082001

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer states transmission has been replaced.

- Junction, TX, USA

problem #6

Sep 252000

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Was driving 55mph in 5th gear, downshifted into 4th gear, went back to 5th gear & vehicle failed to stay in fifth gear. Shifted back to 4th gear & then back to 3rd gear. Vehicle started to make loud noises. Was hard shifting back into 3rd gear from 4th gear.

- Homosassa, FL, USA

problem #5

May 242000

Ram 3500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The nut on the 5th gear on the NV4500 transmission backs off of the 5th gear, causing loss of the 5th gear. Dealer has been notified. Vehicle has been repaired by independent mechanic.

- Hulbert, OK, USA

problem #4

Nov 071997

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Transmission will not shift into 5th gear, cause unknown, accelerator cable was replaced, electrical short with ABS and consumer also states radio is inoperative.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #3

Aug 071998

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
Transmission malfunction: Quick connector on fluid cooling line at transmission housing.

- North Dart, MA, USA

problem #2

Oct 231996

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
Transmission and instrument panel failure; including fuel, oil, and temperature guage.

- Quarryvill, PA, USA

problem #1

Dec 301996

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed.

- West Hills, CA, USA