10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
21 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,980 miles

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problem #101

Aug 032004

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 200,000 miles
While driving 35 mph the fuel line that was connected to the transmission failed. Vehicle lost power and began to roll backwards toward oncoming traffic. Consumer stated when attempting to apply the brakes they malfunctioned because transmission fluid leaked onto them.

- Arvada, CO, USA

problem #100

Mar 051998

Ram 3500

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Manhattan Beach, CA, USA

problem #99

Sep 012001

Ram 3500

  • miles
While vehicle stops on a grade brake pedal will lose resistance, and fall to the floorboard. This results in vehicle rolling into an intersection. Also, when attempting to apply the brakes during normal operation, pedal will go to the floor, and brakes fail to slow vehicle. According dealership was unwilling to examine vehicle for this problem and other issues. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Northeast, PA, USA

problem #98

Sep 202001

Ram 3500

  • miles
Manufacturer's recall 970. Took vehicle into dealer for recall repairs, and recall called for 11/2 hours to do the work. Dealer did recall repairs, but broke a piece on vehicle related to recall repairs. That piece is on national backorder, and dealer doesn't know when it will be in.

- Annandale, VA, USA

problem #97

Mar 202001

Ram 3500

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

problem #96

Oct 172000

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Whenever the brakes are applied, the vehicle fails to stop when it should. Brake pedal goes to floor. The ABS light comes on & does not go off. Took to dealer & was informed by the mechanic the brake problem can be repaired. After the repairs, the brakes still fail to stop vehicle like it suppose to do.

- Dorchester, MA, USA

problem #95

May 101999

Ram 3500

  • miles
Brakes have not worked properly since purchased.dealer has check several times.

- St. Charles, IL, USA

problem #94

Aug 062000

Ram 3500

  • miles
When brakes were applied in a panic stop pedal became hard and released, resulting in extended stopping which caused a collision. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times prior to this incident.

- Yale, MI, USA

problem #93

Jul 282000

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling at 24 to 30 mph consumer tried to turn and steering wheel was locked. Consumer tried to brake there were no brakes. Vehicle hit a pole, and airbags didn't deploy. When consumer contacted dealer for a recall letter received. Dealer had no parts available. Consumer felt this accident was caused because recall problem was not corrected. While waiting for recall parts to arrive at dealer for steering wheel and column the steering wheel locked up causing accident.

- Tomahawk, WI, USA

problem #92

Jul 202000

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to manufacturer's recall 875/ ABS brake failure. Dealer corrected problem. However, consumer noted that ABS light was still illuminating.

- Port Washington, WI, USA

problem #91

Jul 142000

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Recall 00V135000/ ABS brakes. After dealer performed recall repairs vehicle started to stall, and the ABS light illuminated while in motion. Consumer stated that the remedy has failed to correct the defect. Manufacturer will be notified.

- Dothan, AL, USA

problem #90

Dec 151994

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
97V068000/brakes: Vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with brake failure. Vehicle been to dealer shop on four or more occasions, and condition still is unresolved. Transmission trouble has also occurred several times.

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #89

May 122000

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
When brake pedal was applied it went to the floor, and vehicle would not stop. Dealer has been contacted.

- Ripley, TN, USA

problem #88

Feb 092000

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer stated that air bag light and ABS brake light will come on unexpectedly at all times.

- Waterville, OH, USA

problem #87

Nov 011999

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While depressing the brakes, noticed a noise. Vehicle continued to travel. Consumer pushed pedal all the way to floorboard. Dealer has been notified.

- San Rafael, CA, USA

problem #86

Jan 192000

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consume R has only 39,000 miles on vehicle, and has replaced the brakes.dealer said that warranty has been voided because consumer had paid to have it fixed somewhere else. Manufacture was called also to see if the VIN# was matched to a recall. Was informed no recall.

- Agusta, MO, USA

problem #85

Sep 151999

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Rear brakes grab and lock up when backing up or starting out sometimes. Transmission doesn't go into overdrive high RPM at high speeds.

- Buhl, ID, USA

problem #84

Sep 161999

(reported on)

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
No summary

- Paris Ontario Canada, AK, USA

problem #83

Aug 101999

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, dealer has replaced the master cylinder and the problem still exists. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, USA

problem #82

Jul 211999

(reported on)

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Violent lateral pull upon brake application. Occures about once to five times every 150 applications.

- New Castle, DE, USA

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