10.0

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

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problem #7

Mar 162001

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Welds on frame broke while driving, causing motor to drop on suspension. This caused vehicle to pull to right. Dealer has been contacted.

- Luther, OK, USA

problem #6

Sep 292000

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Frame separated because of improper welding, causing the transmission bolts to separate.

- Sulfer Springs, TX, USA

problem #5

Apr 161999

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Engine completely fell apart and was replaced by northe star Dodge in san antonio. Air conditioner has relay problems. Transmission found to have clutch pieces in it by independant used car tester. All windows and doors have air leaks and rain leaks. Vehicle leaks water up throught he floor board when driving in rain. Vehicle also shudders dramatically when going over 40 mph. Carberator has choke problems and is hard to start. Most if not all of these problems were reported to Dodge within 10,000 miles of purchase but due to stalling techiches by fiesta Dodge nothing has ever been remedied.

- Pipe Creek, TX, USA

problem #4

Aug 181998

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Front of the engine frame is broken, and that the engine is about to fall on the ground. Dealer has been contacted.

- Greenville, TX, USA

problem #3

Jun 011996

Ram Van 3500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Rear of vehicle sagging due to insufficient support causing cab to separate from the motorhome body.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #2

Jan 271997

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Owner states that when entering vehicle after it rains his floor is wet, owner is concerned that this may lead to his floor falling through while driving, also notes that dealer found leak around back glass and fixed it but vehicle still leaks.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #1

Dec 061996

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Vehicle leaned to one side, took to dealer and he said it was out of round.

- Newark, DE, USA