10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Apr 262001

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After warning lights came on instrument panel the owner took to dealership on several occasions. Last time a service technician was driving when transmission fluid erupted out of the dip stick and fill tube to be ignited on the hot catalyic converter. This is presently being reviewed by Chrysler even though at this time we have no details.

- Seffner, FL, USA

problem #1

Nov 152000

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experiencing problem with brake making loud bumping noise, and grabbing from rear wheels when brakes were applied. Vehicle has been in dealer's shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Transmission fluid has high aluminum according to sample analysis, the transmission had been replaced prior to this. Rear axle also has a high level of iron and chrome in fluid according to the sample analysis.

- Pollock, LA, USA