10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,000 miles

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problem #4

Apr 072006

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
: the contact stated while traveling 45 mph, there was a loud thud heard and the steering became inoperable. The vehicle went off the road, hitting a tree on the passenger side between the door and bed of the truck. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then seen by an independent repair shop. The repair shop determined the upper ball joint on the passenger side and the wheel bearing fractured, causing the steering to lock up. The manufacturer was alerted.

- Monroeville, AL, USA

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problem #3

Aug 162001

Ram 1500

  • miles
Consumer states 2 times the wheel bearings and the upper control arm bushings had to be replaced. The steering knuckle also had to be replaced.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 202002

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer replaced a set of front wheel bearings approximately 3 weeks ago. Currently, need to replace them again. Consumer was told by mechanic that bearings were too small for truck and that was why they were wearing so fast.

- Egmont, WA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 202002

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has had to replace front wheel bearing again. He just replaced them 3 wks. Ago. Also, mechanic stated that bearings were too small for truck, and as a result they were wearing out faster.

- Egmont, WA, USA

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