8.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,000 miles

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problem #2

Jul 092015

3500

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving 65 mph in the rain, the headlights became inoperable when the windshield wipers were turned off. The failure occurred three times. The headlights operated in the manual setting, but failed in the automatic setting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

- Konawa, OK, USA

problem #1

Jul 022012

3500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2012 Dodge Ram 3500 laramie. Consumer states problem with the brake controller the consumer stated a dealer helped him install a universal brake controller, but it did not work correctly. The consumer stated he was able to use it, with the hand control, but not the foot control. The brakes would become very hot from trying to stop the equipment trailer without the brake controller working properly. The consumer stated when the brakes overheated, it damaged other components. Also, the headlights would go out at random times while driving at night. There was an electrical burning smell emitting from the vehicle. The consumer also stated the vehicle needed a new wiring harness and new axles. Updated 08/14/12

- Yakima, WA, USA