10.0

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

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problem #12

Jan 282005

Ram 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver heard a squeaking noise coming from the front. Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. The front bumper fell off at the dealership, and mechanic informed the driver that front bumper needed to be replaced.

- Fairview, PA, USA

problem #11

Aug 062002

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
Dealership service dept found that the left front frame was totally broken and the right front side was cracked and almost totally broken in same area. They say that it can possibly be welded but no guarantee would hold. We ask that they contact chrsyler to see if anything could be done about it, because we feel that this is not something that should happen. They said chrsyler refused to do anything about it, and said since it was 6 years old, and had that many miles on it that they wouldn't do anything. Well, we feel that they should be responsible for it because they are the manufacturer that built the truck and the frame is suppose to last, one would think longer than 6 years. We have never had this problem with any other vehicle we have owned or anyone we know has never. We also have a 1987 Chevrolet truck and it has no problems with its frame. After looking at the problem closer, it appears to be where the frame was welded together is where it broke and cracked. If I had not taken it in to get it aligned, who knows what would have happened if it would have totaly broken on the other side when driving down the highway at 70 miles per hour. The service dept said the engine was about to fall out the bottom and I was very lucky. They couldn't explain what would have caused it to break other than saying it was from stress. It has never been in an accident, and has always been maintained as long as I have owned it. I feel that something should be done to help, because I had no plans to purchase a new vehicle and now I have no choice unfortunatly. This will put a very big financial hardship on myself and my family. Please help as soon as possible.

- Bedias, TX, USA

problem #10

Oct 112001

Ram 3500

  • miles
While driving approximately five mph and pulling into a driveway A-frame weld broke, causing frame to disconnect and drop to ground. Dealership is in possession of vehicle, and no determination has been made for reason of this problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Bay Harbor Island, FL, USA

problem #9

Mar 162001

(reported on)

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Welds on frame broke while driving, causing motor to drop on suspension. This caused vehicle to pull to right. Dealer has been contacted.

- Luther, OK, USA

problem #8

Jul 012000

Ram 3500

  • miles
Water leaks through seams in truck.has been back to dealership 6 times. Water still leaks in truck to the point of pouring out passenger side door when opened.

- West Milford, NJ, USA

problem #7

Sep 292000

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Frame separated because of improper welding, causing the transmission bolts to separate.

- Sulfer Springs, TX, USA

problem #6

Jul 061999

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
While truck was getting an oil change the mechanic noticed an old fracture through an improper weld of the left front suspension lower a frame member. It was old. There was no bright metal. This probably was an improper weld during construction. Fortunately this was found and welded. This could easily have led to a complete failure with vehicle loss of control. I have taken photos of the fractured weld.

- Sun City, AZ, USA

problem #5

Apr 161999

Ram 3500

  • miles
Engine completely fell apart and was replaced by northe star Dodge in san antonio. Air conditioner has relay problems. Transmission found to have clutch pieces in it by independant used car tester. All windows and doors have air leaks and rain leaks. Vehicle leaks water up throught he floor board when driving in rain. Vehicle also shudders dramatically when going over 40 mph. Carberator has choke problems and is hard to start. Most if not all of these problems were reported to Dodge within 10,000 miles of purchase but due to stalling techiches by fiesta Dodge nothing has ever been remedied.

- Pipe Creek, TX, USA

problem #4

Aug 181998

Ram 3500

  • miles
Front of the engine frame is broken, and that the engine is about to fall on the ground. Dealer has been contacted.

- Greenville, TX, USA

problem #3

Jun 011996

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Rear of vehicle sagging due to insufficient support causing cab to separate from the motorhome body.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #2

Jan 271997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Owner states that when entering vehicle after it rains his floor is wet, owner is concerned that this may lead to his floor falling through while driving, also notes that dealer found leak around back glass and fixed it but vehicle still leaks.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #1

Dec 061996

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Vehicle leaned to one side, took to dealer and he said it was out of round.

- Newark, DE, USA