7.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,750 miles

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problem #2

Dec 072003

Ram 3500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 17,500 miles
2001 W3500 Dodge 4-wheel drive front driver axle lockup. Had input shaft failure occur during snow storm which caused the pinion and ring gear to lock together. When this happened the front end would not turn. Luckily happened at low speed without loss of control or collision. Truck has ~17500 miles on it and Chrysler would not cover it under warrantee. I have digital photos of the failed parts if you can provide email address I can submit them.

- Foxboro, MA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 242001

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer heard a loud noise coming from back tires of pickup while towing a trailer. Dealer stated there was a problem with the pinion gear where the differential is. Consumer states keys would get stuck in recessed screw holes on steering wheel, and while attempting a turn the vehicle would be stuck almost causing consumer to have an accident.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

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