10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,722 miles

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problem #9

Sep 152000

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,500 miles
2000 Dodge 2500 has loose steering, wanders, darts left or right and constantly correcting the steering wheel and shimmy. Truck darted to the edge of the road and went thru the ditch while towing a trailer and I have back and neck injurys and unable to work at my old profession. And Dodge is trying to settle with now and stop the website. Please look at www.dodgetrucksteeringproblems.com and get back with your opinion and please look at the problems other people are having and the denying by Dodge.

- Saint Augustine, FL, USA

problem #8

May 152003

Ram 3500 10-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
1.body jumps at different speeds unable to steere.2.odometer reading didn't move for approx- 1st 200 miles.3.engine knocks. 4. shifting linkage and gears grind. 5. transmission slips and front axle grinds. 6.salesman said I was approved and did qualify for any vehicle in the lot with $10,000 down.called finance company after purchase and was approved for the vehicle I originally wanted.7.brakes need to be replaced all the way around. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #7

Aug 162002

Ram 3500

  • miles
The suspension is cutting the tire causing the tire to lose air. Dealer notified.

- Keywest, FL, USA

problem #6

Sep 012002

Ram 3500

  • miles
While traveling on highway vehicle will wander from side to side. Dealer is aware of problem.

- Daisytown, PA, USA

problem #5

Jan 312001

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Consumer states there is a clunk noise in front end. Dealer replaced lower ball joint socket, and right front bearings.

- Ellenville, NY, USA

problem #4

Jul 152000

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1500, vehicle has been taken to dealer 15 times for loud grinding noise in the rear end when making turns and when backing up. The first time at 625 miles. Dealer is unable to duplicate the problem. Nlm

- Glendora, CA, USA

problem #3

Nov 012000

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While wheel alignment was done mechanic noticed front rotors were worn down to nothing, metal to metal. Replaced rotors and front disc pads. At this time, rotors need to be replaced again. Ball joints and tires were replaced, consumer states problems with the rear but did not specify, also did not specify types of tires. Vehicle experiencing problems with the transmission. Intake gasket replaced. New carpet in the cab was installed. New bumper and grill was installed. Consumer also states problem with the ABS along with the rotors and disc pads.

- Ladonia, MO, USA

problem #2

Jun 012000

Ram 3500

  • miles
While driving consumer found it very difficult to control vehicle in extremly windy conditions, vehicle would wander from side to side making steering a real problem, vehicle was inspected and a alignment was performed which did not correct the problem as well as replacing front and rear shocks, set air bags, and installed sway bar it was also determined that the vehicle was overweight which was causing the problem.

- Tustin, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 072000

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumers vehicle is difficult to control at speeds of 50 mph or higher dealer unable to duplicate problem and suggest that consumer put 45 lb air in front tires and 80 in the rear tires. Nlm

- Scotts Val, CA, USA