10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,750 miles

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problem #4

Feb 152007

Ram 3500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,000 miles
Brake line failure due to corrosion also corrosion of transmission and fuel lines 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup 4WD ext cab.

- Mt Bethel, PA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 162002

Ram 3500

  • miles
Hydraulic brake line leaking fluid, making it hard for consumer to stop. Dealer notified.

- Elwood, IL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 072000

Ram 3500

  • miles
While driving to a stop sign behind other vehicle, applied brake pedal and vehicle lost braking power. Consumer was forced to drive off the road. Technician pointed out that problem was with brake line that delivered fluid to brakes.

- Tampa, FL, USA

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problem #1

Mar 261997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
When brake line cracks brakes are inoperable. Dealer replaced the hose once, fixed it twice. Brakes still aren't working. Vehicle can stop by downshifting gears.

- Arlington, VT, USA

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