10.0

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

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problem #9

Sep 011998

Ram Van 1500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is an oil leak from rear axle because of poor machinery of metal that allowed brake line to become contaminated with oil on the left rear wheel.

- Chardon, OH, USA

problem #8

May 122000

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
The throttle cable unraveled, front differential seals leak oil, transmission plastic connections leaked, and an alignment needed T offset bushing.

- Templeton, CA, USA

problem #7

Dec 301998

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Axle seal failed, brake shoes replaced.

- Goshen, CT, USA

problem #6

Mar 241999

Ram Van 1500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes, vehicle has no power. Also, the power steering failed, causing consumer to put vehicle into neutral, and rev the engine. Took six months to get part after repeated calls. Front brakes wearing out prematurely because rear brakes are not self adjusting. Very unsafe when braking at higher speeds. The left rear axle seal was leaking. Water collects near the passenger door underneath the carpet.

- North Olmsted, OH, USA

problem #5

Apr 211998

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #4

Jul 081996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Rear axle seals replaced.

- Cooperstown, NY, USA

problem #3

Aug 011996

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear axle seal failed.

- Paso Robles, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 201997

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Rear axle seal leaks fluid onto brakes.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #1

Feb 041997

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was driving and the ABS and brake light came on, brake pedal went to the floor, took to dealer once and replaced the master cylinder, now the truck is at dealer for rear seal repair.

- Tamaqua, PA, USA