1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
98,020 miles

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problem #4

Oct 152003

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 77,000 miles
Would not shift, shifting roughly, check engine light stays on, high rpms

- Grosse Pointe, Farms, MI, USA

problem #3

Mar 152003

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles

- Traverse City, AL, USA

problem #2

Jun 152003

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 138,400 miles
The paint on my 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 truck turned a milky white color on the hood and the top of the cab. Estimated cost of repair to paint the truck is $3,400. Mileage on the truck is 138,400 miles.

- Gulfport, MS, USA

problem #1

Dec 302002

Ram Van 3500 6-cyl

  • 117,679 miles
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair of the fuel gauge, fifth gear and recall. When the vehicle was picked up two weeks later the other work was done but the recall work was not performed.

- Yakima, WA, USA