6.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,913 miles

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problem #3

Jan 142004

Ram Van 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,740 miles
When the steering wheel was turned left or right there was a loud squeaking sound coming from the wheels. Dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the upper and lower ball joints were worn out.

- Gray, GA, USA

problem #2

Jun 252003

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Consumer states vehicle having alignment problems. Took vehicle to dealer, who diagnosed that all front ball joints have failed.

- Owenton, KY, USA

problem #1

Oct 012001

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Dealer replaced right side ball joint. However, steering wheel is locking up when turning left or right. Please provide any furhter information.

- Eugene, OR, USA