10.0

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

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problem #3

Mar 032003

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Replacement of intake gasket/ catalytic converter has gone bad/ tie rod went bad. Mr the consumer experienced some belt squealing in the engine compartment. The belt was replaced under warranty. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer because of an engine noise. The tires were discovered to be worn.

- Watertown, WI, USA

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problem #2

Jun 122000

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Catalytic converter went out. Consumer was traveling on the highway and the vehicle just stopped. Also, transmission fluid and oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The dealer could not solve the transmission problem, but the vehicle was taken to the dealer 19 times for repair. Water pump was leaking and was replaced. The engine was over heating due to thermostat and gasket failures. The A/C blows warm air due to low pressure switch failure. The driver seat was coming apart. Rear lights blinkers and brakes were not working due to blown fuse. The rear right brake locksup on hand stop. The left door speakers malfunctions.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 011998

Ram 2500

  • miles
There is a bad odor coming from the exhaust system, mainly from the catalytic converter and there is a burning smell. Also, temperature gauge isn't working properly.

- Witichia Falls, TX, USA

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