10.0

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

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problem #4

Dec 012001

Ram Van 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumers vehicle ran into a trailer on his property and ABS was defective, also brake drums were rusted, dealership was aware of problem. Consumer stated that headache bar and fuel tank, tires, fuel filter, steering stabilizer, front shocks, rear shocks, air filter, rear axle seal and fluid, rear transfer case seal and U-joints in rear drive shaft failed and replaced.

- Tower Hill, IL, USA

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problem #3

May 012001

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Electrical system is not operable. Park lights wouldn't come on, and consumer smells like an electrical fire. There is a fuel leak leaking from back of engine.

- Cumby, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jul 262000

Ram Van 3500 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Before fuel would be 23 miles per gallon. But, now 18 miles per gallon after a recall was made.

- Corinth, MS, USA

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problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The truck does not run over 60 mile per hour with out buring a lot of fuel.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

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