4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,479 miles

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problem #3

Feb 192008

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,437 miles
Rear end lockup gears worn to lockup.

- Penn Valley, CA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 052001

Ram 1500 Diesel

  • miles
Rear axles seals leaked lubricant on the brake shoes causing loss of braking. This problem a very serious safety concern when towing a trailer due to loss of braking and could cause a possible accident. The second issue is the fuel sender in the fuek tank failing.the fuel gauge reading willindicate zero to full randomly, thus you never know how much fuel reserve you have. This has been replaced once before under warranty. Upon inspection the the sending unit the wiper mechanism appears to wear out prematurely and sending erroneous signal to the fuel gauge in the dash.

- Milford, MI, USA

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problem #1

Feb 011999

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Axle seals failed.

- Spring Val, CA, USA

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