10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Aug 012000

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Transmission does not shift from second to third gear easily. Consumer contacted several mechanics, including Chrysler dealer, who said that it was a "manufacturing defect and should be recalled." Transmission began to fail at 57, 000, it was a heat related problem. An overdrive unit w/ torque converter heated up seals which will not allow the seals to hold pressure.

- Monclova, OH, USA

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problem #2

Dec 051995

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Torque converter bolt failed.

- Glendora, CA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 171997

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Torque converter locks up while towing near capacity loads up hill.

- Rockford, IL, USA

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