3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,864 miles

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problem #3

Mar 172021

5500

  • 91,000 miles
The high pressure booster hose interior liner came apart and jammed into the brake booster pressure port. This caused loss of power steering and loss of power brakes. This is an ambulance, we have multiple of this same year and model. It was in motion on a city street and resulted in a near miss. Through an internet search and calling the Dodge dealership and speaking to the mechanic, this is a common issue across multiple model years. Https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/forums/4th-gen-Ram-non-drivetrain-2010-up-202/steering-locks-up-brake-application-315220/

- West Jordan, UT, USA

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problem #2

Apr 042017

5500

  • 4,500 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 5500. While driving, the steering was not aligned and the frame was leaning towards the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic (les schwab tire center located at 903 S burlington blvd burlington, Washington 360-757 0038) where it was diagnosed that the axle was out of specification. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,500.

- Camano Isalnd, WA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 022015

5500

  • 91 miles
Truck starts swaying from side to side at highway speeds (62-72mph) steering is non-responsive when trying to correct the sway and then steering will catch immediately and the swaying gets worse. Have to slow to 40 mph to regain cntrol of the vehicle. Very dangerous when others around you are driving 65-76 mph. Happens when vehicle is in motion on the highway between 60-75 mph. This vehicle had 2 miles on it when purchased. All tires had the recommended air pressure in them. Problem is intermittant. This has happened multiple times.

- Valley Mills, TX, USA

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