10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,800 miles

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problem #4

Mar 072008

Ram Van 3500 4WD 36-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 133,200 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram. After stopping the vehicle, the engine and oil lights illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the failure on three occasions and stated that the compressor sensors were low and advised the contact to add two quarts of oil per week. However, the oil light continued to illuminate intermittently. The contact did not confirm if the vehicle had antilock brakes. The VIN was confirmed, but appears to be invalid. The failure mileage was 133,200 and current mileage was 134,400.

- Nashua , IA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 152003

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles

- Traverse City, AL, USA

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problem #2

Apr 152002

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Bad plenum gasket. Fuel and oil mix. And steering output shaft leaks a the gear box. And truck wont idle in the cold

- Casper, WY, USA

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problem #1

May 152003

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,000 miles
Steering column destroyed stalling not running if gas is not applied we can't get anyone to fix it, so we are stuck with a messed up van tire blew on us, Firestone tires are still on it. I can't drive it anyway cause it wont stay started and I still pay bank 450 a month for a van that doesn't run.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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