10.0

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

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problem #5

Oct 042004

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
Consumer stated that while driving headlamps went out, and they won't come back on. He checked the fuses and other parts and nothing worked. This happened on Friday. All the inside panel lights were on. He was not able to drive vehicle at night.

- Tampa, FL, USA

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problem #4

Jan 272003

Ram Van 2500 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at any speed and without warning the headlights will intermittently work. Dealer notified. *

- Marysville, WA, USA

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problem #3

Jun 042001

Ram Van 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Headlights failed to remain on while in operation. Dealership has informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in recall 99V024000, and cause for this problem was unknown.

- Adelanmto, CA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 242001

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
Went to dealer twice. They said it wasn't under warranty. The time before my high beams were the only lights that came on. I am very upset because I bought it used and I haven't had it for a year yet and I'm making repairs. Isn't there something wrong with that?

- Long Beach, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 171999

(reported on)

Ram Van 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Headlights come on and off intermittently, causing poor visibility.

- Batavia, IL, USA

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