6.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,980 miles

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problem #5

Dec 102004

Ram 3500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.

- Ladera Ranch, CA, USA

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problem #4

Aug 112004

Ram 3500

  • 28,000 miles
When driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle. *

- Aliquippa, PA, USA

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problem #3

May 232004

Ram 3500

  • 16,900 miles
When accelerating from a stop vehicle would only go 5-10 mph. Consumer would have to restart the vehicle to temporarily fix the problem. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Friendsville, TN, USA

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problem #2

Apr 132004

Ram 3500

  • miles
While starting up the vehicle engine idled on its own. Also, when coming to stop vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart, and was able to start vehicle and drive it to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate or resolve the problem.

- Anderson, SC, USA

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problem #1

May 152003

Ram 3500

  • miles
While driving the check engine light illuminated.

- Pittsburg, PA, USA

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