10.0

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

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problem #6

Jan 142004

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer smelled gas. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and mechanic stated that fuel was spraying over engine, which could result in a fire.

- Cromwell, CT, USA

problem #5

Dec 012001

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumers vehicle ran into a trailer on his property and ABS was defective, also brake drums were rusted, dealership was aware of problem. Consumer stated that headache bar and fuel tank, tires, fuel filter, steering stabilizer, front shocks, rear shocks, air filter, rear axle seal and fluid, rear transfer case seal and U-joints in rear drive shaft failed and replaced.

- Tower Hill, IL, USA

problem #4

Nov 012000

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When filling tank up and riding gas down to about 3/4 tank. Gas warning light comes on, and the gas guage needle will go down to empty. This will continue until tank has been completely filled back up. Dealer said fuel sensor in the tank needed to be replaced.

- Vernonia, OR, USA

problem #3

May 012001

Ram 2500

  • miles
Electrical system is not operable. Park lights wouldn't come on, and consumer smells like an electrical fire. There is a fuel leak leaking from back of engine.

- Cumby, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 262000

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Before fuel would be 23 miles per gallon. But, now 18 miles per gallon after a recall was made.

- Corinth, MS, USA

problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The truck does not run over 60 mile per hour with out buring a lot of fuel.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA