6.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,500 miles

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problem #4

Dec 102007

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact noticed a large red-colored fluid underneath the front driver side near the engine compartment. He took his vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed that the seals in the power steering rack failed and needed to be replaced. One month later, while the vehicle was in park, the contact noticed a larger puddle of power steering fluid. The dealer and manufacturer were unable to assist. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 65,603 and failure mileage was 54,000.

- Garner, NC, USA

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problem #3

Aug 062005

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Power steering leaking, I had it in to be repared once already and is leaking again.

- Sweet Home, OR, USA

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problem #2

Sep 092003

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
While traveling 60 mph and making turns consumer lost control of vehicle. Vehicle had been serviced twice, technician could not duplicate the problem.

- Mims, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jun 172003

Ram 1500

  • miles
While trying to drive around a curve the driver tried to brake and the vehicle pulled to the right. The vehicle also bounced which made it difficult to control the vehicle. The driver was able to regain control of the vehicle. This happened the same day after purchasing the vehicle. Dodge, Ram, 1500 quad cab.

- Klamath Falls, OR, USA

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