10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,511 miles

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problem #8

Jun 282020

Ram 2500

  • 4,100 miles
I I purchased new truck tires that self destructed in 4,000 miles. Complete a massive tread separation resulting in freeway speed tire blow out. Veerubber taiga H/T R33. Four out of two failed. Dallas dealer said they were unsafe at any speed upon examination.

- Tampa, FL, USA

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problem #7

Aug 232017

Ram 2500

  • 415,985 miles
I have a 98 Ram 2500 V10 if I go about 65 mph there is a massive wobble in the steering wheel but if I speed up to 70 it stops or if I slow down to 60 it stops. There should be a recall on this because all of the Ram trucks that I have had do this exact same thing.

- Webster, MA, USA

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problem #6

Jul 262000

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defective wheel bearing

- Lawrenceville, NJ, USA

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problem #5

Mar 032000

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defective wheel bearing

- Lawrenceville, NJ, USA

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problem #4

Jan 281999

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defective wheel bearing

- Lawrenceville, NC, USA

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problem #3

Jan 202000

Ram 2500

  • miles
The left front wheel of the vehicle came off causing damage to the vehicle (Ohio traffic crash report). Nlm

- Warren, OH, USA

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problem #2

Oct 011999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving at 50mph right rear wheel separated from the vehicle, causing the vehicle to hit the guardrail. Dealer said itwas the owners fault. Vehicle has not been repaired.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 091999

Ram 2500

  • miles
The front and rear driver's wheel was not welded correctly, causing the vehicle to shake hard. Also, rim came off.

- Underwood, MN, USA

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