5.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,012 miles

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problem #6

Jan 302006

Ram 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,072 miles
This is an additional problem to my 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 maxi van. Upon receiving my vehicle back after 2 months and having driven it with still the same problems with the brakes I have had no success with the dealership and was told there was nothing wrong. 01/30/06 I noticed a severe marble noise under my feet when driving, I got home looked at the front end that was repaired, and noticed a large bolt that was loose and coming off the front spindle, something that can cause a major accident. Please read ODI 10147400 for more details I am recording all of the events. Please help, does somebody have to die to get help. Call my cell 310 365 9315.

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

problem #5

Jan 012005

Ram 3500

  • 12,000 miles
Truck began to vibrate dramatically upon braking. The rotors were warped, the brake pads in the front were too small and was causing the problem, a clunking noise had started coming from the rear as time progressed and returned after repairs. At 30,000 miles the entire rear differentail went out.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #4

Jun 152003

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
Front rotors keep warping on this truck it has happened about every 10,000 miles. The dealership keeps replacing the rotors under warrenty the pads have never needed replacing and my tires are in great condition. There responce is to change my driving habits. I drive 50 miles one way on the hiway everyday with little braking im at 45,000 and in need of rotors again this will be the 5th set.

- Springtown, TX, USA

problem #3

Mar 192003

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Recall repair 02V159000 concerning truck axle flanges weld which may fatigueand allow brake caliper to rotate, causing rear brake tube to and leak, resulting in a partial brake loss and extended stopping distance were not done by dealer due to lack of parts.

- Granbury, TX, USA

problem #2

Mar 052003

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
ODI #768732: Brake pads were replaced. However clanking noise at front left and right wheel area still existed. Inspection revealed pivot arms had rotated, making contact with the suspension arm frame mount area which caused gouges in the frame mount area. Further inspection revealed exhaust leak from bottom side of muffler.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #1

Feb 282003

(reported on)

Ram 3500 8-cyl

  • miles
The steering wheel had frozen, the brakes were inoperative and caused loss control, there was noise coming from the engine and or the transmission compartment, odor possibly coming from oil or transmission fluid, the engine was rough and stalled, the valve spring had broke, and the converter pump had failed. The dealer said that the transmission fluid was gone and needed to be further investigated. Scc

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA