1.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
186,000 miles

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problem #2

Sep 052011

Ram 3500 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 St/slt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicator. The warning light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The similar failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken an authorized dealer where the fuel control actuator was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. Updated 10/27/11 updated 12/06/2011

- Sweet Home , OR, USA

problem #1

Oct 202010

Ram 3500

  • 290,000 miles
Exhaust manifold cracked along center causing exhaust to enter cab area unknown to driver until sickened later. After consulting with several parts suppliers and mechanics it was discovered that this is a common problem among these model years and Chrysler Corp. Has done nothing about the problem.

- Foley, AL, USA