10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Aug 011999

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
In August of 1999 with approximately 70,000 miles on odometer while driving 35 mph, there was a vibration, and the driver lost all steering control before crashing into a ditch. Dealership examined vehicle and replaced steering gear box to remedy the problem. Since replacement of original steering gear box, vehicle wanders all over the road during normal operation. Steering gear box has to be replaced again by an independent repair shop.

- Negaumee, MI, USA

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problem #5

Nov 181998

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at 20 mph and whitout prior warning the steering gear box broke, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, and consumer crashed into a stone wall.

- Brooklyn, CT, USA

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problem #4

Oct 151997

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
After bumpping into a low stone wall at no more than 3mph, the power steering gear box drained fluid, resulting in power steering lost.

- Dalton, GA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 081996

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Steering shaft replaced.

- Cooperstown, NY, USA

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problem #2

Nov 221996

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering box failed, causing accident.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jul 031996

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering shaft loose, causing vibration.

- Covington, GA, USA

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