10.0

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

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problem #3

Jul 172000

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
NHTSA recall 00V135000 and manufacturer's recall 875. Every time consumer brings vehicle for repairs while under warranty dealer does not want to work on the vehicle unless consumer pays for it up front. They claim that nothing is wrong with the vehicle.

- Scranton, PA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 141999

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Relay harness did not come with truck when brought. Without relay harness, vehicke would overheat & electrical system would fail, especially at night. Only vehicle with towing package equipped.

- Cedar Bluff, NE, USA

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problem #1

Nov 071997

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Transmission will not shift into 5th gear, cause unknown, accelerator cable was replaced, electrical short with ABS and consumer also states radio is inoperative.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

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