10.0

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

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problem #3

Apr 092002

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer heard a squeaking noise, frame on passenger's side cracked where front coil spring were attached.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 302001

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving under 50 mph, another driver cut consumer off, and consumer hit a pole, and sustained head and neck injuries. Vehicle's frame bent up like a piece of aluminum foil. Consumer felt frame was too thin. Consumer states cab of truck and floor panels buckeled.

- Kendal Park, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Mar 271997

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer has had a continuous problem with wind/road noise, several repair attempts, however problem continues. Consumer believes problem is a 'known' defect and is being concealed by manufacturer.

- Columbiana, OH, USA

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