3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,000 miles

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problem #1

Oct 012014

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. Also, while driving at an unknown speed, smoke was seen emitting from the rear driver side wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake caliper malfunctioned. The brake caliper was replaced, but the failure recurred on the rear passenger and front passenger brakes. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 12/09/14

- Mansfield, OH, USA

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