4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,333 miles

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problem #9

Aug 192007

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 101,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving between 2- 40 mph a whining noise was heard coming from the rear end of the vehicle. When the speed was increased the noise would become louder. When the vehicle was in idle the noise was not heard. The vehicle was currently at the dealer. The purchase date and VIN were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 101,000.

- Trenton, NJ, USA

problem #8

Dec 302006

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
- the contact stated that when she got into her 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 (failure mileage: 100000) the seat belts were retracted and locked. The contact took the vehicle to the shop and they notified her of the recall on the retractor. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that they were not aware of the recall and asked her to make an appointment. Updated 2/22/2007 - both front seat belt were locked in the retracted position and could not be used. The seat belt light is illuminated on the dash. The water pump has been replaced. The air conditioning has been replaced. The brake lines have been replaced. The rear end has been replaced. The driver's side window would not roll down.

- Junction City, AR, USA

problem #7

Jul 072002

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While diving at 70 mph and without warning rear dual left wheel broke off. Brake system flew out, and vehicle had major damage. Dealer has been notified, however, was unable to remedy the problem.

- Gerard, KA, USA

problem #6

Nov 152001

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving at 50mph their is a vibration in rear axle of vehicle.

- Elkville, IL, USA

problem #5

Sep 032000

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
At highway speeds, if the vehicle hits a small bump, it vibrates so violently it you almost drive off the road.

- Thornton, CO, USA

problem #4

Sep 032000

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
At highway speeds, if the vehicle hits a small bump, it vibrates so violently it you almost drive off the road.

- Thornton, CO, USA

problem #3

May 042000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Axle broke without warning while driving at approximately 25-30 mph, causing vehicle to run into ditch and rollover.

- New Wilmington, PA, USA

problem #2

Jul 101999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
Serious bounce of rear at all speeds. Will be unsafe on roads with loose material or ice. District rep inspected and says aware of problem. Chrysler cannot fix and is normal for this vehicle. I was told I had no recourse on this problem and that was final.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #1

May 181999

(reported on)

Ram 1500 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle equipped with a trailor tow package, however does not contain a anti sway bar on the rear axle, causing vehicle to experience swaying problems, while traveling with trailor in windy conditions.

- Hayden, AL, USA