10.0

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

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problem #4

Feb 052002

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Heat is on the module and will catch on fire. The transmission failed and was rebuilt. Consumer would like to be reimbursed for the money he paid to have the transmission rebuilt.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

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problem #3

Jan 101998

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the truck applied the brakes and the ABS brakes failed. On 4-3-98, driver applied the brakes and the entire brake system went out, leaving the driver with no brakes. Owner has taken the truck into dealer three times, and they replaced numerous parts, such as the fuel pump, spark plug wire, and etc. The truck still is having brake problems.

- Oxford, NY, USA

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problem #2

Jun 291996

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Computer board replaced.

- Bearden, AR, USA

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problem #1

Mar 181996

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Epa standard. Onboard computer redesigned for 1999, doesn't provide proper reading to engine, resulting in hesitation and stalling.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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