10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,698 miles

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problem #5

Mar 062020

2500

  • 71,970 miles
The throttle is not responding. It is accelerating on its own. During regular driving the vehicle accelerates on its own. This happens at all speeds. And continued to accelerate during braking. In addition there are 2 potentially life threatening recalls on this vehicle that have no remedies.

- Ball Ground, GA, USA

problem #4

Jan 312020

2500

  • 41,000 miles
On at 3 separate occasions, I have had the accelerator get stuck on what I believe is full throttle. Initially I thought it might be my floor mat, however it happened yesterday in a parking lot. So there was no reason for the peddle to get involved with the floor mat. I was accelerating, but obviously not to full throttle

- Crestview, FL, USA

problem #3

Jun 262019

2500

  • 26,500 miles
June 26th 2019 my truck felt like it shifted into 4WD on its own, later that day I lost ABS, traction control and cruise control. It went to the dealership where it took 3 days to diagnose. Was informed that ABS pump and ABS control module need to be replaced and the part is not currently available. Further research of internet forums shows this is a known problem and does not appear to be addressed properly. I am still waiting for my truck to be repaired and there is a warranty on it. Dealership allowed me to pickup the truck without the repair and did not provide receipts or work orders because I did not have any other transportation. In heavy rain the truck has become quite dangerous to drive.

- Mount Juliet, TN, USA

problem #2

Apr 252018

2500

  • 8,000 miles
My Ram 2500 diesel was in cruise control on a 4 lane highway with periodic stop lights when I pushed heavily on the gas pedal to accelerate while pulling a 13,000 lb trailer. When I took my foot off the gas, the engine stayed in full acceleration mode. Full braking was not slowing the vehicle much and it looked like we were going to collide in to vehicles ahead of us. I shifted in to neutral, the engine raced at high RPM, but I was then able to slow down and avoid the vehicles. I shut off the motor for a short time, restarted it and it was fine. A recall is apparently available for Ram 2500S with gasoline engines, but I was told not for my diesel. That needs to be rectified immediately to get ours fixed. Very scary.

- Seadrift, TX, USA

problem #1

Apr 272018

2500 4-cyl

  • 14,000 miles
With cruise set at 75 mph, speed would decrease to around 71mph, then unexpectedly and rapidly increase to 75. This happened repeatedly and I stopped using it for about 3 weeks. I tried it on return trip and it worked fine.

- Birmingham, AL, USA