10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,177 miles

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problem #6

Jun 082020

2500 8-cyl

  • 165,000 miles
Frame broke in 3 spots, along with a frame and wheel bearings, gear control box, alignment, the truck body moves when turning not the wheels. The tire stabilizer hasn't turned off in over a year after pouring thousands of dollars in repairs.. truck is undrinkable and not even 10 years old.

- Burleson, TX, USA

problem #5

Nov 012017

2500

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lifters detached. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle misfired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector, the spark plugs, and coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

- Mccook, NE, USA

problem #4

Aug 252012

2500

  • 260 miles
Exhaust small in cab win using the engine brake.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #3

Nov 022014

2500 4WD 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
I left the truck running, I walked about 20 feet away while doing some cleaning on my property and when I turned around I saw what looked like the ground on fire. It looked like fire dripping down from underneath the truck and in no time the truck burned to the ground. What do I need to do at this point" should I get an attorney"

- Spiro, OK, USA

problem #2

Nov 072014

2500 4WD 6-cyl

  • 9,800 miles
Towing 5th wheel trailer uphill in low gear, lost power, big bang smoke fire.!!!

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #1

Jun 112013

2500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 95,000 miles
I was driving slowly forward in a parking lot. I turned left and my left tie rod broke. I was unable to move and had to have the vehicle towed to the nearest Dodge dealership.

- Atwood, KS, USA