7.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,500 miles

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problem #10

Mar 182004

Ram 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
While driving at 55 to 60 mph tire tread separated, and the steel belts ruptured the gas tank. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and gas tank was replaced. Consumer seeking reimbursement for repair.

- Omaha, AR, USA

problem #9

Dec 092002

Ram 3500

  • miles
The metal tanks straps were warp causing the fuel tank to fall to the ground. Please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #8

Jan 011999

Ram 3500

  • miles
Fuel gauge has been inoperative since 1999.

- Deer Park, WA, USA

problem #7

Jul 122001

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
Dodge said their is a problem with the gas tank but would not repair it and the same goes with the air conditioning, they said there is a problem with the air system and I have researched this with several owners and mechanics but they again will not fix this.

- Bokeelia, FL, USA

problem #6

Mar 052001

Ram 3500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving at slow speed fuel tank fell off, 1 strap was gone, other had broken.

- Cuba City, WI, USA

problem #5

Mar 072001

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
When filling tank up fuel guage red empty although 50 miles later there was still gas in tank. Dealer said sending unit was stuck.

- Westport, MA, USA

problem #4

Jan 092001

(reported on)

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
Fuel guage was inoperable and misread amount of fuel in vehicle. Dealer has been notified.

- Sandwhich, IL, USA

problem #3

Nov 212000

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
Fuel tank is hanging on by one strap. Dealer suggested to get one strap fromjunkyard and put it on. Dealer could order a strap, but there would be a charge.

- Brownwood, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 261999

Ram 3500

  • miles
Fuel gauge is read incorrectly.

- Dadger, MN, USA

problem #1

Jan 151999

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
Fuel level according to gauge drops to below empty after 50 to 100 miles. Fuel light comes on when tank is 80% full. Have talked to several owners of like trucks that have the same problem.

- Helena, AL, USA