10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,672 miles

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problem #25

Jul 201998

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at various speeds defective transmission will cause the vehicle to jump/shake due to erratic shifting of gears. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Anza, CA, USA

problem #24

Jul 151998

Ram 3500

  • miles
The three out of four bolts that are attached plate at the bottom of the clutch are loose. If all bolts separate clutch could drop. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states bolts need replacing.

- Alpine, UT, USA

problem #23

Jan 141998

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The automatic transmission lines failed causing fluid to leak onto turbo charger causing vehicle fire.

- Cullnian, AL, USA

problem #22

Jan 061998

(reported on)

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission cooling line couplings problem.

- Willits, CA, USA

problem #21

Apr 011998

(reported on)

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
Transmission failure.

- Cherryvill, NC, USA

problem #20

Feb 241998

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Four speed automatic transmission slipped before/after recall repairs.

- Akron, MI, USA

problem #19

Oct 021997

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed after recall repair.

- Chelsea, MA, USA

problem #18

Apr 061996

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission noisy when in reverse.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #17

Nov 011996

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic transmission makes noise while in reverse gear.

- Big Bear Lake, CA, USA

problem #16

Jan 291997

Ram 3500

  • miles
Transmission failure resulted in fire prior to recall.

- Timonium, MD, USA

problem #15

Jun 091997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Transmission failed times.

- Everton, AR, USA

problem #14

Jan 121997

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle in cold wheater the transmission locks up and will not shift in a higher gear. This happens when going about 30mph. Dealer says that they have no idea what the problem is on this vehicle.

- Eagan, MN, USA

problem #13

May 071996

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Lakewood, CA, USA

problem #12

Apr 281997

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission slips/sluggish.

- Mont Belvi, TX, USA

problem #11

Aug 231996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle will severely pull to the right. After taking the vehicle in for service five times the vehicle now pulls to the left. Dealer has replaced the brake pads and the calipers with no remedy. Consumer states vehicle has been brought in 2 times more and still problem exists. Vehicle has an intermittent transmission, vehicle won't shift the transmission from 1st to 2nd gear, resulting in red lining the motor and severe jerking in traffic.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #10

Jun 011997

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission down shifted.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #9

Jun 011997

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Overdrive unit broke, causing sudden acceleration.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #8

Sep 201996

Ram 3500

  • miles
Transmission vibrates.

- Canby, OR, USA

problem #7

Apr 291997

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced a transmission overheating problem. Also, vehicle pulled to the left upon braking/front end misalignment pulled vehicle to the right.

- Brookline, NH, USA

problem #6

Apr 231996

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission slipping.

- Bearden, AR, USA

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