10.0

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

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problem #2

Mar 272001

Ram 3500

  • miles
When vehicle is first started up it blows black smoke out from exhaust and runs rough until vehicle warms up. Dealership examined vehicle, and informed consumer that component of vehicle that is causing this defect is related to computer control module. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Moberly, MO, USA

problem #1

Apr 242001

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Rpms are racing down and up, and sometimes get stuck in up position. When shifting gears, a clanking noise occurs. Also, when starting up vehicle it will shake. Consumer was told these problems are due to faulty computer and Chrysler will not have a remedy for about 2-3 months. There was noise from rear end when shifting gear. The driver side door was hard to close. The engine had rough idle.

- Danville, KY, USA