10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,397 miles

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problem #6

Dec 132008

Ram 2500

  • 48,000 miles
While leaving a parking lot the left front wheel collapsed direction the truck to the left impacting a light standard base. Tow truck driver found lower ball joint laying on parking lot and spindle had separated from a frame. Damaged to left front fender and left rear door.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #5

Nov 032008

Ram 2500

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving 60 mph, the contact struck a crack in the middle of the road. The steering wheel began to shake and the mirrors cracked. In addition, the contact lost control of the steering wheel. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was no failure with the vehicle. The contact changed the tires and repaired the front end, but the failure persists. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 75,000.

- Big Pool, MD, USA

problem #4

Sep 152008

Ram 2500

  • 58,734 miles
Tie rod end broke while driving down interstate. New updated steering parts were put on at my expense should of been notified of updated steering. There is a dozen other trucks with same set up that of done the same thing. It was a near miss of a really bad wreck driving down a smooth interstate it should of never happened.

- Rawlins, WY, USA

problem #3

Sep 092007

Ram 2500 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,693 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While pulling into the driveway at 5 mph, the steering wheel locked. The contact applied the brakes and the vehicle struck the concrete wall of his garage. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic and he stated that the brakes failed. The mechanic also stated that the power steering shaft was damaged and the belt was wrapped around the fan. The current and failure mileages were 36,693.

- Center Port, NY, USA

problem #2

Apr 022005

Ram 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 5,000 miles
At speeds over 50 miles per hour if the truck hits a pothole or minor bump in the road, such as bridge seams, the front of the vehicle shakes violently. Occurs continuously. The dealer stated"it has the off road package which makes it unstable?" my mechanic repeatedly balanced and rotated the tires but the vehicle still shakes until the speed is lowered below 40 mph. He has not found any defective parts but at the rate of shaking it is bound to break front end parts. Occured more often when the truck was brand new and decreased as the tires wore. After the tires were replaced the problem is critical. The new tires are the same as the original equipment.

- Clifford, PA, USA

problem #1

Apr 242006

Ram 2500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,857 miles
: the contact stated while traveling at high speeds of 75-80 mph and when going over a bump in the road, the steering wheel jerked back and forth violently. The front end shook badly; more on the driver's side. This is the fourth time the vehicle has been to the dealership for this problem. The first time the dealership replaced the sway bar bushings. The second and third times the dealer put an extra shock on the steering stabilizer bar and replaced an unknown steering part. The problem returned after each attempt to remedy by the dealer and only occurs at highway speeds.

- Littleton, CO, USA