7.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,375 miles

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problem #8

Mar 152003

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles

- Traverse City, AL, USA

problem #7

Sep 011997

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
Consumer complains of vehicle shuddering violently as the clutch and fly wheel become inoperable, vehicle pulls to the right, dealer rotated tires and vehicle still shakes violently, dealer replaced dampening shock, pitman arm, tie rod, and steering box. Possible steering or suspension problem, dealer couldn't remedy problem. *jada

- Menifee, CA, USA

problem #6

Sep 011997

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
Consumer complains of vehicle shuddering violently as the clutch and fly wheel become inoperable, vehicle pulls to the right, dealer rotated tires and vehicle still shakes violently, dealer replaced dampening shock, pitman arm, tie rod, and steering box. Possible steering or suspension problem, dealer couldn't remedy problem. *jada

- Menifee, CA, USA

problem #5

Jan 042000

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Goodyear tires failed prematurely at 20000 miles on the sidewall due to tire vibration from defective suspension. Nlm

- Glencoe, KY, USA

problem #4

Nov 181999

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
While traveling vehicle would pull to left. Dealer has been contacted 2 times, can't duplicate the problem. Please provide further informaton.

- Oak Grove, MO, USA

problem #3

Sep 041999

(reported on)

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
Veh. Shakes at 55 to 65 mph. Dealer has 3 different time total 6 days. Has ruled out tires and front end alignment. They don't have a clue as to what is wrong.

- Marlborough, CT, USA

problem #2

Oct 281998

Ram 3500

  • miles
The consumer has been experiencing problems with steering/suspension. When driving, cosumer has problems controlling the vehicle. They have had the alignment fixed 6 times, and the steering wheel repaired 7 times. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- St. Augustine, FL, USA

problem #1

Sep 221997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Vehicle vibrates continuously.

- San Rafael, CA, USA