10.0

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

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problem #5

Jul 062000

Ram 2500

  • miles
On three occasions rear axle seal had leaked oil onto the brakes, causing brakes to malfunction. A technician found this out on a routine inspection.

- Cypres, TX, USA

problem #4

Mar 261998

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
The brake problem has been on going since the first few month of service. The first brake failure was at 9557 miles, the second failure was at 23,744 miles and the third failure of the brakes was at 29, 875 miles. The brakes have been replaced, rotors ground, , new rear axle seals, and new calipers, pads, and brake shoes have been installed. The problem still exists and the dealer in turlock auto center, turlock, ca. Is ordering new parts again making the fourth brakes on this pickup including the original ones.

- Ceres, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 051998

Ram 2500

  • miles
Accelerator pedal is too loose or soft, and on a rough terrain pulling a trailer, it makes the truck start to hop. When it makes the truck hop, it causes the rear axle driveline seal to leak oil. The factory installed thermostat is faulty and makes the temperature go up and down by about 40 degrees. Had it replaced and it corrected the problem.

- Lompoc, CA, USA

problem #2

Apr 011998

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear axle seal leaking.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 121999

Ram 2500

  • miles
Vehicle had a grinding noise in rear assembly. Dealer contacted and diagnosed that seal housing of rear gear had water in it which destroyed the lubrication of the oil in housing. Repairwork done at owners expense. Provide further information.

- Hazelcrest, IL, USA