10.0

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

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problem #7

Aug 151998

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk. Driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose. Emergency brake handle came off and was replaced. Fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module. Wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor. Vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block. Radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant. There was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and ABS light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring. Passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air. Vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.

- Warreen, MI, USA

problem #6

Oct 011998

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
The windshield chips when struck with even small objects also the entire windshield appears as if it was sandblasted and is difficult to see through when driving into the setting sun.. this seems excessive when the milage (34000) is considered

- Georgetown, SC, USA

problem #5

Jan 231998

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
The rear passenger's side door window exploded spontaneously overnight. The dealer has done nothing.

- Mt. Prospect, IL, USA

problem #4

Sep 091997

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Problem with windshiled.

- Ontario, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 281997

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Side window failed and needed replacement.

- La Crescen, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 081996

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Windshield resealed.

- Cooperstown, NY, USA

problem #1

Mar 151996

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield prisms reflect in eyes at night.

- Bearden, AR, USA