7.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,000 miles

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problem #9

Jun 252003

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • 72,000 miles
Consumer stated that oil light has illuminated, and oil is burning too fast. Cause unknown.

- Gardendale, AL, USA

problem #8

Feb 122003

(reported on)

Ram 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced problems with the intake gaskets. Consumer replaced them twice and then had problems with carbon build up. The vehicle needed a new engine. The problem started when the gaskets failed, which caused oil to leak into the valves.

- Rolla, MO, USA

problem #7

Nov 132002

(reported on)

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The intake gaskets was replaced twice, which caused the engine light to illuminate.

- Rolla, MO, USA

problem #6

Mar 252001

Ram 3500

  • miles
Head gasket is not working properly. Consumer having problems with that. Contacted dealer, and the dealer has tried to fix problem.

- Danbury, CT, USA

problem #5

Mar 012001

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer is having problems with valve covers. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced valve covers.

- Danbury, CT, USA

problem #4

May 012000

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer was traveling on highway and another vehicle jumped in front. Vehicle was making a noise coming from the tires. Also, oil was leaking from vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealership.

- Emporia, KS, USA

problem #3

Nov 021999

Ram 3500

  • miles
Reporting frozen plugs are leaking due to rust. Dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jul 141999

Ram 3500

  • miles
Oil pump failure. No oil pressure. Oil light keeps coming on.

- N San Juan, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 241998

Ram 3500

  • miles
Oil pan gasket cut resulting in leaking.

- Great Mill, MD, USA