5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,496 miles

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problem #3

Aug 112004

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,000 miles
After vehicle was warmed up a clanking sound started. Also, when towing a fifth wheel trailer, after and after traveling 100 miles vehicle shook like the rear end was going to fall out. Dealer duplicated the problem, and stated it was either the rear end or the differential. Manufacturer offered no help. The consumer stated that the wrong lube in the rear end differential. Manufacturer advised a different lube. Consumer waiting for results when 5th wheel rv is being towed.

- Mentor, OH, USA

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problem #2

Mar 212004

Ram 2500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,489 miles
My automobile is unsafe, I almost wrecked Thursday with my children with me. It very scary and I am afraid to drive it any more. We have been through arbitration twice and been denied. We have two dealerships that have driven it and says it is unsafe and needs to be removed from the highways. I have contacted daimler Chrysler and they have refused to cooperate with us. Please call me at [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Mena, AR, USA

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problem #1

Nov 102003

Ram 2500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,000 miles
Rear end has been replaced on my truck two times in less than 10,000 miles due to failure.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

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