6.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,600 miles

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problem #5

Nov 262002

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles
Consumer stated the steering failed as well as the brakes. Also stated that he had this problem before. Dealer was contacted and stated that the power steering pump locked up and broke the shaft and the air pump for the power steering. Vehicle out of warranty.

- Mountsville, WV, USA

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problem #4

Jul 022001

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
The power steering fluid was leaking and the power steering pump was replaced.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #3

May 012001

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer saw a puddle of steering fluid on ground. Independent repair shop replaced steering pump seal. This was the second time seal had to be replaced since purchase.

- Gladwin, MI, USA

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problem #2

Feb 272001

(reported on)

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The power steering pump leaked a large amount of fluid resulting in no power steering or power brakes. Nlm

- Lodi, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 011999

Ram 2500

  • miles
Going around corner & vehicle kept straight. Had no steering control. Could turn left, but not right. At dealer, was informed needed steering pump, but it was on back order.

- Dalton, GA, USA

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