10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,774 miles

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problem #3

Nov 102004

Ram 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 102,321 miles
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 severe death wobble occurs when you pass 40 mph and hit even a small bump it has been so bad at times that I have injured my neck I have replaced tires stock size, shocks, bearings, rotors, ball joints, bushings my wife is afraid to drive this truck and hates to even ride in it now she says its a major accident waiting to happen it has threw us across the lanes just the other day I just missed the guard rails by inches if the roads are snow covered forget driving it unless your life insurance is paid up.

- Indiana, PA, USA

problem #2

Apr 042005

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While making left turn the left rear wheel locked up and a loud squeaking noise came from the rear as well. Driver took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic stated that a problem was detected, but a solution was unavailable at this time.

- Bargersville, IN, USA

problem #1

Jun 222004

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles
While driving 50 mph, the vehicle hit a bump in the road and the rear end began to bounce uncontrollably, causing the vehicle to lose control. As a result, the vehicle drove into a ditch. No injuries reported.

- Hot Springs, AR, USA