We found the following complaints for DODGE RAM (1988)
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Engine cylinder head replaced due to engine overheating/emitting foul odor, also #3 cylinder failed, antifreeze to leak into engine oil..*aw
When it's raining or water gets into the distributor through the engine, the vehicle cuts completely off. Dealer has not seen.
Shortly after cold start vehicle caught fire. Was completely consumed.
Gasp in fuel intake when accelerating or sometimes when cruising along75 mph up an incline in passing lane, speedometer dropped down to 35 mph. Previously replaced oxygen sensor/fuel pump/carburetor twice.
Vehicles spare tire carrier cable broke on hwy and tire rolled over top of another vehicle.tt
Due to failure of turn switch, i was ticketed for no brake lights and turn signals, and forced to have $366.48 in repairs for a faulty switch that should have been recalled at initial release of vehicle in 1988.
Gasp in fuel intake when accelerating or sometimes when cruising along75 mph up an incline in passing lane, speedometer dropped down to 35 mph. Previously replaced oxygen sensor/fuel pump/carburetor twice.
Gasp in fuel intake when accelerating or sometimes when cruising along75 mph up an incline in passing lane, speedometer dropped down to 35 mph. Previously replaced oxygen sensor/fuel pump/carburetor twice.
Gasp in fuel intake when accelerating or sometimes when cruising along75 mph up an incline in passing lane, speedometer dropped down to 35 mph. Previously replaced oxygen sensor/fuel pump/carburetor twice.
Transmission failure.
When the vehicle is inparking gearit makes horrible and bumping noise. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
Vehicle was parked and running, and without prior warning, vehicle slipped into another gear and rolled back,hittinganother vehicle.
Seat belt latches broke prior to recall. *sd
Passenger side seat buckle will not latch properly.
Passenger side seat buckle will not latch properly.
Drivers seat belt buckle would not latch. *dsh
Passenger's seat hinge that tilts forward is made of weak material causing hinge to break. *sd
Steering wheel has play in it, and driver had to move it like a foot before anything happened,. Speed approximately 25-60 mph, no change in wet or dry pavements, no warranty on vehicle. Dealer contacted and tightened bolts, costs were $62. Consumer states that the cost was too much.
Steering gear box is cracked which causes a loss of power steering. Dealer says the chassis needs to be replaced.
Factory paint on top and sides is peeling off in sheets.
Left upper control arm crossmember rusted through causing the coil spring to push up through the top.
On august 6, 2000, traveling north on i-75 near bellview forida i experienceda complete tread separation on the right rear tire.the treadtore away from the tire casingwhile traveling at a rate of 75 mph leaving the tire still inflated with the steel belts showing. The vehicle ran over the separated treadthrowing the material into the underbody causing damage to the tailpipe /muffler assembly.the force of the incident caused the right rear of the vehicle to jump upwards approximately 3 feet causing a uncontrolled skid into the left laneslightly onto the left pavement edge and then back into right lane and continued off the left edge of the pavement.as the wheel twisted during the skidding i either sprained or broke my right wrist .the accident caused no damage to other vehicles or property and a letter describing the accident was hand delivered to olson tire, countryside office, clearwater florida.the vehicle's other tires are the same make and size but are made in canada and not bearing the dot vdhl code, each tire has approximately two thirds remaing treadas compared to new and all tires were inflated proplerly.i visited the olson store twice making an appointment to have the tire inspected exlaining the defective tire was available to see, however the employee declined to look at the tire instructing me to bring it back when new tires were available.he was not impressed that the exhaust system was damaged and may be a safety hazardwith exhaust fumes , neither did he advise what information might be needed regarding the wrist injury.the tire is available for inspection and i have made an appointment for repairs to the exhaust and have scheduleda physician office visitto examine and xray wrist if required.( dot number: vdhl1py157 tire size: p235/75r15 )
3 years ago, i was returning from houston tx when the tread on the left front tire of my dodge ram charger peeled off.fortunetally, the pieces of the tire went under the truck and out the back.when i stopped and checked the tire, it was inflated yet missing all of the tread minus the walls.there was no serious damage, nor am i looking for any compensation.but given the current investigation regarding firestone tires, i felt it couldn't hurt to submit this.i am not sure how old the tires were when we bought the truck in 1996 (used).after the incident, i replaced all the tires (spare included) with brand new *cough* firestone tires, and sold the truck in april.( dot number: )
Spare tire cable rusted off causing tire to fall off of vehicle.
Vehicle was in park, put into drive, vehicle went into open throttle position, speed unknown, impact 11:00 position.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, result of a defective carburetor, secondary throttle plate on the carburetor corroded shut during the normal, throttle linkage sticking against the secondary throttle linkage.
Caburetor corroded shut during the normal use of the truck, resulting in the primary throttle linkage sticking against the secondary throttle plate causing vehicle too accelerate and vehicle to run into store. (attorney for consumer).
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