7.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,540 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments

problem #5

Mar 151999

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,701 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My main complaint is the transmission. The pressure seal for second gear has been replaced 3 times. It lasts for about 30,000 miles and then goes. I've had to pay for the repair 2 out of 3 times. Approx 1400.00.. the last time I had parts put in that were not Chrysler products.

- Lake Orion, MI, USA

problem #4

Oct 262000

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle cut off and ran out of gas as a result of sending unit being inoperative. Not showing correct fuel level.

- Richlandtown, PA, USA

problem #3

Feb 111997

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Check engine light comes on while driving, and sometime vehicle stalls, could be a several dangerous situations while driving on icy roads, could be software problem or tank overfilled with gasoline, causing a backup into the charcoal canister clogging the line.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #2

Sep 211998

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Continuous stalling while driving, smell of diesel fuel, and no start or crank over for a week.

- Marysville, OH, USA

problem #1

Jan 021996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The front brakes when applied are causing the truck to pull to either side. Left front bearing seatl leaked, dealer has installed new hub and rotor assembly on left front, replaced pads and disc brakes, replaced caliper assembly. Vehicle idles too fast, fuel injector pump replaced due to engine smoking. Steering wheel was off center.

- Sparks, NV, USA

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