3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,667 miles

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problem #3

Aug 262005

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
The consumer purchased the vehicle already inspected by the dealer. A few days later the consumer took the vehicle to a local meineke because of a squeaking noise. The vehicle was checked and the consumer was told that the vehicle should have never passed inspection due to numerous problems found with the vehicle. The meineke tech stated that eh vehicle should not have passed inspect due to numerous violations. The vehicle needs 2 wheel bearings, track bar, steering shock, 2 hub assemblies, brake lines, oxygen sensor and a new license plate bulb. The consumer contacted the dealer to get his money back but they refused.

- East Hampton, NY, USA

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problem #2

Jan 152003

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles
Right exhaust manafold bolts stripped, causing exhaust leak and inside of catletic converter loose and causing extream rattle, worse at idle in gear.

- Haskell, OK, USA

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problem #1

Sep 011998

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Exhaust--bolts, nuts.

- Lake Isabella, CA, USA

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