10.0

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

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problem #4

Aug 242000

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
This happened to me in Aug 1999 and to another man on Aug 2000 lf wheel falls off while driving at highway speeds

- Shawano, WI, USA

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problem #3

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

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problem #2

Feb 231999

Ram 3500

  • miles
Wheels click on the right side.

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

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problem #1

May 021997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Lower splash guards needed for rear wheels to protect emissions canister from road debris and to protect rocker panels from severe damage.

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

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