5.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,000 miles

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problem #4

Jun 062007

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Rims for 2001 Dodge Ram customer states the 4 mag wheels rims have major cracks and wants to be reimbursed for rims*

- De Forest, WI, USA

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problem #3

Mar 152004

Ram 3500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
All of the wheels cracked, and were unable to keep air in the tires. This caused the vehicle not to move. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer, and was aware of the problem.

- Connersville, IN, USA

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problem #2

Jul 202004

Ram 3500

  • 60,000 miles
The aluminum rims on three of the wheels were splitting and cracking along the sides. The consumer contacted the dealer. The dealer will do nothing to remedy the problem.

- Loon Lake, 00, USA

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problem #1

May 082001

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer's son was driving at approximately 50 to 60 mph and vehicle drifted off on side of road, 6 to 8 inch drop, which caused right rear rim to bend, resulting in right rear axle breaking. A private mechanic informed consumer that axle did not fuse together properly.

- Oxford, NC, USA

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