1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
85,613 miles

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problem #6

Mar 012011

Ram 2500

  • 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle as a result of the straps being corroded. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the straps were broken due to corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 108,000.

- Menasha, WI, USA

problem #5

May 062011

Ram 2500

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the fuel tank fractured and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was caused by normal wear and tear. The dealer stated that the contact should have paid more attention to the straps because they are designed to eventually wear out. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 109,000.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #4

Jul 072010

Ram 2500

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline fuel odor in the vehicle. He later discovered a fuel leak and contacted the manufacturer in regards to the failure. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 97V199000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 152003

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles

- Traverse City, AL, USA

problem #2

Apr 152002

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Bad plenum gasket. Fuel and oil mix. And steering output shaft leaks a the gear box. And truck wont idle in the cold

- Casper, WY, USA

problem #1

Dec 302002

Ram 2500 6-cyl

  • 117,679 miles
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair of the fuel gauge, fifth gear and recall. When the vehicle was picked up two weeks later the other work was done but the recall work was not performed.

- Yakima, WA, USA