10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #9

Sep 132000

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
The power control module and body control modules blew out twice within the first 4000 miles of the trucks life the leaky intake manifold was detected after several complaints of a tapping noise in engine that was worse when accelerating. Still not fixed vehicle still has real bad tapping in engine. Truck died while driving down the road, left me stranded. Diagnosis was that the fuel pump module went out. Electrical problems with the vehicle also shorted out the cassette player. I have also heard strange buzzing noises in the cab while driving. Took back to dealer and they said they could not find anything wrong. Vehicle is still not running properly.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #8

Jul 012000

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Fire appeared to have started from the alternator, fire caused battery to explode/melt and got acid all over, consumer stated in March the engine had to be rebuilt, the oil had been changed 1-2 weeks prior to fire, claim 16-N124-673.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #7

Jul 302001

Ram Van 3500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle caught fire in engine compartment while consumer was driving, wiring harness B/H firewall burnt, claim 18-N185-992.

- Salina, KS, USA

problem #6

Jul 012000

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Fire appeared to have started from the alternator, fire caused battery to explode/melt and got acid all over, consumer stated in March the engine had to be rebuilt, the oil had been changed 1-2 weeks prior to fire, claim 16-N124-673.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #5

Jul 302001

Ram Van 3500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle caught fire in engine compartment while consumer was driving, wiring harness B/H firewall burnt, claim 18-N185-992.

- Salina, KS, USA

problem #4

Jan 112002

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
While trying to enter freeway heard 3 bell chimes. Then, horn started to sound, and engine had shut down.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 202000

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Had a short block placed on engine due to making a pecking noise. Also, transmission would make a whinning sound when shifting into gear. This happens anytime when either stopping or starting off. Air conditioner and heater are inoperable. Vibration is felt at 48-60 mph. Dealer replaced engine, however problem is still present, dealer told consumer to use 30 weight oil, consumer wants dealer to buy back vehicle, he feels he has a lemon.

- Atoka, OK, USA

problem #2

Sep 132000

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
The power control module and body control modules blew out twice within the first 4000 miles of the trucks life the leaky intake manifold was detected after several complaints of a tapping noise in engine that was worse when accelerating. Still not fixed vehicle still has real bad tapping in engine. Truck died while driving down the road, left me stranded. Diagnosis was that the fuel pump module went out. Electrical problems with the vehicle also shorted out the cassette player. I have also heard strange buzzing noises in the cab while driving. Took back to dealer and they said they could not find anything wrong. Vehicle is still not running properly.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #1

Sep 282000

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Engine surges at intersections and stop signs, rough idling and no power.

- Sharpsburg, MD, USA