NHTSA — Electrical System: Wiring: Interior/Under Dash Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
160,000 miles

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2008 Dodge Ram 3500 electrical problems

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2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 242017

Ram 3500

  • 160,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 quad cab. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed smoke underneath the dashboard. The contact was able to turn off the vehicle. The contact noticed loose wires under the steering wheel where the smoke was located. The contact pulled some wires apart and the smoke stopped. The installation on the wiring was burned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Okmulgee, OH, USA

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