10.0

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

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problem #17

Sep 102001

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Steering column is extremely loose which causes vehicle to drift to right or left while driving, cause unknown.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #16

May 082001

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer states steering column is locking on vehicle.

- Junction, TX, USA

problem #15

Apr 262001

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While make any turns consumer noticed a clicking noise from steering. Dealer has been notified. The dealer used a spray to fix the clicking noise in the steering column, but it did not solve the problem.

- Starling Hights, MI, USA

problem #14

Nov 121999

(reported on)

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Unexpectedly the steering wheel locks up. Dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle and the problem still exists. Failed part not available for three days because of high demand and cannot be kept in stock. Manufacturer has been notfied.

- Eculid, OH, USA

problem #13

Sep 051999

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
Steering wheel binds and gear shift lever on column moves putting truck into neutral twice at hightway speeds, dealer tested and said that this needs to be replaced at a cost of 400 dollars I feel that a vechile should not have to have a streering colum replaced at 50000 miles

- East Lyme, CT, USA

problem #12

Oct 051999

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
12-8-95 replaced defective stirring colum; 12-19-96 replaced defective fuel gauge;

- Billings, MT, USA

problem #11

Jul 171997

Ram 3500

  • miles
Front end was shaking & vibrating. While exiting off road there was a lot of vibration in steering. Took to dealer & coupling, brakes, lower steering column shaft were replaced. However, vibration still continued. Took back to dealer & nothing found. Was lowering vehicle & noticed front end was cracked.

- Blue Ridge, TX, USA

problem #10

Jan 151999

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Steering column is very loose and shakes, this problem also gives it trouble placing the vehicle into park. Dealer has been contacted.

- West Dundy, IL, USA

problem #9

Nov 101997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Steering in the vehicle gets extremely sloppy when driving and makes it hard to steer. The steering column has been replaced and the upper and lower control arms.

- West Nyack, NY, USA

problem #8

Sep 081997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering column failed.

- Jamul, CA, USA

problem #7

Dec 011996

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering column makes clicking noise.

- Lakeview, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 101997

Ram 3500

  • miles
Steering wheel not centered.

- Cooperstown, NY, USA

problem #5

Feb 121997

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering column replaced.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #4

Jan 241997

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel: While driving the steering wheel locks up and it becomes very hard to turn. It seems as if there is no power. Vehicle is in for repair in shop but they can't find the problem.

- Newsoms, VA, USA

problem #3

Dec 301996

Ram 3500

  • miles
When applying brakes, vehicle pulls severely to right, according to dealer, calipers were sticking, replaced calibers/ rotors, problem has reoccurred; also, experiencing lot of play in steering column, can M ove shaft U/down, not a tilted steering wheel.

- Somerville, MA, USA

problem #2

Nov 281996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During vehicle operation at 5 mph, the brackets which hold the steering column disconnected, causing it to come apart. Consumer states the steering column fell in his lap and the bolts hit his feet.

- Harrison Township, MI, USA

problem #1

Mar 181996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
Front brake pads/calipers failed, causing vehicle to pull to the right, also steering wheel off center.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA