10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,667 miles

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problem #3

Nov 302006

Ram 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on the highway, the vehicle hesitated and lost power without warning. It was maneuvered off the road and towed to the dealer, who determined the transmission needed to be replaced. Also, while driving various speeds, the driver seat moved. The dealer determined a bolt fractured and the track needed to be replaced.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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problem #2

Sep 012001

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer states the passenger side seat mechanism was broken. This caused the seat to not be stable while driving. The seat would rock back and forth.

- Big Sandy, TX, USA

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problem #1

Jun 012001

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle and driver's side seat began to move up, causing steering wheel to break once air bag deflated. Also, seats were not reinforced once latch was broken. Dealer has been contacted.

- Rosemont, MN, USA

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