10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
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problem #9

Jul 012000

Ram 3500

  • miles
Reoccurring problem with steering column failure, first incident occurred on 16-Jun, 1997. Reoccurred again. Also, needs steering shaft, couping and damper replacement. Both vehicles would be repaired at an independent shop. Please feel free to provide any further details.

- Union Grove, WI, USA

problem #8

Jul 122000

Ram 3500

  • miles
Steering column failure, steering would vibrate when turning steering wheel; steering shaft, couping and damper had to be replaced. Believed this problem is premature/defected at 47,000 mile of wear. Please feel free to provide any further details.

- Union Grove, WI, USA

problem #7

Jul 032000

Ram 3500

  • miles
While driving steering wheel and column locked up, causing loss of brakes and steering.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #6

Jun 291998

Ram 3500

  • miles
Faulty steering column; dealer had to replace two steering columns due to unnecessary noise, and steering wheel became hard to turn.

- West King, NJ, USA

problem #5

Jun 011999

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
1. transmission would not shift into overdrive. After keeping the truck for 34 days, dealership finally put in a rebuilt tranny. 2. driver's side mirror vibrates at highway speeds, rendering it useless. Dealer blamed it on the bug shield. 3. battery completely died right after warranty expired. 4. front wheels make constant clicking noise...suspect failed bearings. 5. steering wheel made cracking sound when turning to left or right...took several attempts to fix it. Truck is total piece of junk!

- Derby, KS, USA

problem #4

Jul 091998

Ram 3500

  • miles
The consumer has been experiencing problems with steering column. The consumer replaced the steering column twice. In addition, when the steering wheel steers, it makes a clunking noise. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #3

Aug 271997

Ram 3500

  • miles
When driving there was a noise and a popping. Vehicle remains under warranty, dealer was notified and stated that the steering column was defective and repaired on two occasions, 8/27/97 and 5/4/98. Problem occurs when steering wheel is being turned to make stops and turns, speed limit ranges between 55-65 mph. Problem happens continuously.

- Zebulon, GA, USA

problem #2

Jun 181997

Ram 3500

  • miles
Steering jams due to cotter pin separating from the nut. Dilemma, pins fell out and steering temporarily locked up.

- Oak Park, IL, USA

problem #1

Sep 231996

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving along the vehicle wanders on the road ; also, there seems to be too much play in the steering.

- Dunedin, FL, USA