10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,000 miles

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2008 Dodge Ram 5500 transmission problems

transmission problem

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2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Owner Comments

problem #1

Dec 042009

Ram 5500

  • 20,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The vehicle was parked at the residence driveway. There were no occupants in the vehicle. The vehicle rolled away without warning into the garage door post. After reversing from the garage post, there was smoke coming from underneath of the hood. The battery cables were removed, and the smoke stopped immediately. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle will be repaired under the service warranty. However, the dealer refused to pay for the body damages sustained as a result of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 20,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Mt. Olivet, KY, USA

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