10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,154 miles

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problem #32

Dec 012000

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Cruise control will get stuck and will not disengage when travling at high speeds. Has not contacted dealership yet. Consumer states when he replaced the frayed throttle cable, he noticed that the cruise control cable was also badly frayed, which had been causing cruise control to stick at high way speeds.

- Lakeside, CA, USA

problem #31

Feb 192001

Ram 2500

  • miles
A plastic component that is found in the throttle control fell out of its plastic sleeve, causing a loss of steering control while traveling in stop and go traffic while pulling a 29' trailer. Dealership replaced plastic component and sleeve with newer generation components. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #30

Mar 092001

(reported on)

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Throttle became stuck in closed position. This kept consumer from accelerating when applying gas pedal. Dealer has been contacted.

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #29

Aug 011999

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving fairly slow, the throttle stuck.

- Robins A F, GA, USA

problem #28

Oct 012000

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Although the throttle cable was frayed (4 strands of the cable) it did not fail at the time I replaced it. I just noticed it while performing some preventive maintenance and was afraid that it could stick in the wide open throttle position if not repaired.

- Big Rapids, MI, USA

problem #27

Sep 012000

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
The throttle linkage rod fell off because the heat of the engine expands the plastic cups so that it becomes loose, causing the vehicle to not move forward. Nlm

- Amery, WI, USA

problem #26

Sep 171999

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Had just started vehicle up. Left vehicle for awhile. Could hear engine revving/racing very fast & high in garage. Vehicle moved & pinned owner against garage wall.

- St Stephen, SC, USA

problem #25

Sep 161999

(reported on)

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
No summary

- Paris Ontario Canada, AK, USA

problem #24

Feb 081999

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
I have a long history of reporting serious major safety component problems and failures to Chrysler on both of my vehicles. My vehicles have been in three accidents resulting from failed safety components. Each time after the accident, the dealer was able to find the problem and correct it. However, this has never happened before the accident. In the case of the brake line failure it involves every 1195 BR2500 hd pickup truck. Chrysler found and corrected the problem at some point because the replacement part is designed to reduce the bends which cause the line to rub against the wheel rim on turns. I have experienced thousands of dollars in damages that were caused by Chrysler. How do I get my money back?

- Ballston Lake, NY, USA

problem #23

May 221998

(reported on)

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
Throttle cable failed.

- Louisa, VA, USA

problem #22

Jan 201999

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving to a stop sign vehicle suddenly accelerated, and the gas pedal was stuck the the floor. Consumer couldn't stop vehicle, crashing into a tree.

- Franklin Sq., NY, USA

problem #21

Jul 051998

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
No summary liste don this vehicle.

- Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #20

Oct 231998

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
While driving down freeway at 70 mph tried to slow down and could not.throttle was stuck so had to apply brakes very hard to maneuver through traffic.got to shoulder of road and turned off ignition at very high RPM.found fraid throttle cable with part of it inside throttle cable housing.dealer said they could not fix for 3 days.took it to steve's auto and diesel repair 408 E. rio vista burlington wa. 98233.ph.# 360-755-1212.they where real busy but took us in because they said it was dangerous to drive truck that way.paid $84.35 for new cable and labor.suggest all truck owners inspect throttle cables closely.could have been a major accident with falities with less experienced driver.

- Bow, WA, USA

problem #19

Aug 201998

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
The throttle stuck open because of a frayed cable. When I left the interstate I almost ran into the rear of the vehicles in front of me. I had to shift into neutral so that I could stop. If I would have turned off the engine I would not have had any power brakes. The manufacture must has been awair of this problem as the replacement cable was entirely different and incased in plastic so that it could not bend and fray.

- Avella, PA, USA

problem #18

Jun 071998

Ram 2500

  • miles
The linkage of the throttle fell off. Consumer was driving out of a parking lot when the throttle fell off and consumer lost all power. Took vehicle to dealership and had the throttle linkage replaced.

- Altamont, NY, USA

problem #17

Nov 101997

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel sensor will fluctuate and then go to empty and remain there. Also, ignition switch began overheating, burning the insulation around the A/C wiring attached to the steering column. In addition, throttle position sensor, with heat on, would jump to 3000-4000 rpms.

- Gates, NC, USA

problem #16

Apr 251997

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Vehicle down shifted to first gear due to a failed speed sensor.

- Unknown, CT, USA

problem #15

Sep 161997

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving the vehicle the cruise control engaged without application. This incident almost caused a crash on 8/11/97. The dealer is not able to duplicate problem.

- Slidell, LA, USA

problem #14

Aug 011997

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Throttle stuck in wide open position, engine accelerated from 40 to 80 mph, no warning; problem not duplicated by dealer, no corrective action taken.

- Aiea, HI, USA

problem #13

Jun 101997

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sudden acceleration.

- Woonsocket, RI, USA

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