4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,016 miles

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problem #2

Jun 232004

Ram 2500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,032 miles
The vehicle hesitated when changing gears. The consumer notice fluid on the ground of the parking lot. The dealership indicated that this occurred because the transmission cooler lines were defective and fluid leaked out. The manufacturer and the dealership were aware of this issue, and were installing an updated line and spring to correct the failure. The ABS lights and the brake light were on and was diagnosed as rear wheel speed sensor failure.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

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problem #1

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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