7.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,121 miles

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problem #2

Apr 022012

Ram 5500 6-cyl

  • miles
2008 Dodge Ram. Consumer writes in regards to tire issues on vehicle the consumer stated she continuously had to put air in the tires over the last three months. A few days ago, her husband was driving the truck and one of the tires went completely flat. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop, where the consumer was informed the problem was not tire, but with the valve stem. The mechanic also advised the consumer two other valve stems on the vehicle were bad as well and would need to be replaced.

- Council Bluffs, IA, USA

problem #1

May 082011

Ram 5500

  • 16,242 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram. The contact stated the vehicle's valve stems were defective. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the valve stems needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 16,242.

- Russell , PA, USA