10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #25

Oct 012001

Ram 2500

  • miles
While consumer was traveling at about 65 mph and vehicle without any notice stopped. This problem has happend five times already, but the dealer could never find anything wrong.

- Eaton Park, FL, USA

problem #24

Feb 192001

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Bad oil leak at upper part of engine, missfire and blue smoke from exhaust.

- Lakewood, OH, USA

problem #23

Feb 152001

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving at approximately 50 mph engine seized and would not function. There were no indicator lights that came on to warn about a problem. Mechanic told consumer that engine had no oil pressure. Please provide any additional information.

- Fairfield, CT, USA

problem #22

Oct 212000

Ram 2500

  • miles
Engine failure in fast, heavy traffic led to extreme danger.no warning lights.

- Haverhill, MA, USA

problem #21

Apr 032000

Ram 2500

  • miles
While vehicle was being driven to detect a possible transmission problem the driver noticed smoke, consumer got out of the vehicle and found a puddle of fluid on fire under the vehicle, he backed away from the fire but it was already in the engine, vehicle was destroyed. Nlm

- Sherwood, AR, USA

problem #20

Jul 142000

Ram 2500

  • miles
Recall 00V135000/ignition switch/wiring: Before recall repairs vehicle was running good. After recall repairs, vehicle commenced to run badly/roughly. Returned vehicle back to dealer. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle needs a rebuild engine. Please feel free to provide any further details.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #19

Aug 201999

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
My pickup truck is equipped with diesel engine. The engine driven vacuum pump allowed engine oil into the vacuum hoses due to the absence of an internal check valve. The oil did cause the hose to deteriorate and partially collapse, reducing the vacuum supply to the brake booster. Chrysler stated that my pu was not covered by this problem although I had repeated brake failures until the vaccum hose was replaced and a check valve installed. I've not experienced brake failure since the vaccum hose was replaced and the check valve installed.

- Erie, CO, USA

problem #18

Jun 011999

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
The engine started with the transmission in gear and no one in the vehicle, starter would not disengage and the heating element on the intake exploded and caught fire. This is unbelievable with all the safety equipment today.

- Fountain Run, KY, USA

problem #17

Aug 171998

Ram 2500

  • miles
Engine would cut off when fuel tank reaches 1/2 full. This codition occurs after dealer replaced engine. Vehicle been in the dealer shop on four occasions, and problem has not been resolved. Vehicle is now at another dealer's shop and condition still unable to be resolved at this time.

- Rienzi, MS, USA

problem #16

Dec 131998

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
The problem with this Dodge Ram pick-up is engine stalling. It can happen up to 20 times on one day but may not happen for a week or two in between. This is especially dangerous when turning because without the power steering it is almost impossible to complete the turn.

- Corvallis, OR, USA

problem #15

Mar 011996

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When driving with the camper hitched to the vehicle the engine will completely shut down or stall, which could result in a collision.

- Gold Hill, OR, USA

problem #14

Feb 171997

Ram 2500

  • miles
Engine failed.

- Stockton, NJ, USA

problem #13

Jan 011998

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Oil sending unit failed.

- Jenison, MI, USA

problem #12

Nov 271997

Ram 2500

  • miles
Driving 60-70mph, truck started to shutter, buck & lose power until it stopped. Can hear backfiring from engine. Happened 5 different times.took to dealer & problem not found. Last time, dealer put "co-Pilot" on engine, problem disappeared.

- Camillus, NY, USA

problem #11

Jan 211998

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Oil sending unit malfunctioned.

- Jenison, MI, USA

problem #10

Jul 281997

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine stalls, several repairs made however problem continues.

- Kansas Cit, KS, USA

problem #9

Aug 051997

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When pulling trailer the truck stalls out when coming to a stop.

- Oneonta, NY, USA

problem #8

Dec 101996

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes are applied to slow down the vehicle pulls to the left. Consumer states that sometimes vehicle will pull slightly and sometimes it will pull so bad that the vehicle will turn a corner on its own, this has been an ongoing problem since two months after purchase. Transmission has leaked three times. Radio broke. Power windows failed. Fuel pump failed. Knocking noise in engine. Weather stripping falling off.

- Presscott Valley, AZ, USA

problem #7

Jul 271995

Ram 2500

  • miles
Loss of power and vibration at approximately 1600 RPM and up.

- Centerville, IA, USA

problem #6

Jan 301996

Ram 2500

  • miles
Engine surging and missing at slight inclines/lower RPM.

- Laguna Nig, CA, USA

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