6.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,000 miles

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problem #3

Mar 092005

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving approximately 65 mph on an interstate a loud noise came from engine. Suddenly the vehicle lost power to accelerate. There were no injuries. When vehicle was taken to dealer for service the cause was determined to be the torque converter.

- Gillette, WY, USA

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problem #2

Sep 192003

Ram 3500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles
Defective lift pump in motor - should be at 12% and Dodge lowered the standard to 7% because they know it's a problem! the torque converter is faulty, causing total damage to the transmission

- Corydon, IN, USA

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problem #1

May 051999

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Truck vibrated while driving at 45 mph and above. Dealer stated that the problem was coming from the torque converter. Problem has not been corrected.

- Mt Sterling, KY, USA

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