It would likely take significant improvement for CR to change their mind. While no other data is available, it appears that CR is basing their rating on past models. There’s a predicted reliability rating for the 2020 models on Consumer Reports, and it’s a one out of five. No data is available from CR on the 2019 models at all aside from listing there were three NHTSA recalls. There were seven NHTSA recalls on the 2018 models. While the reviews on the new 2020 models of the Ram 3500 appear to be promising, Consumer Reports tells a different story.Ĭonsumer Reports gave the 2018 models of Ram 3500 a one out of five reliability rating also. Recall: Are Your Windshield Wiper Arms Flying Off Your Ram 1500?
The owner wasn’t happy having to pay truck payments, insurance payments, and more for a vehicle they wouldn’t get to use for three months. They had to rely on a rental for 90 days because no parts were available to fix it. During a routine oil change, they were told the brake caliper was leaking and that the truck was unsafe to drive.
Car Complaints gave it their worst severity rating of 10. They claimed that once the vehicle reached a speed of 70 mph, the vibration was so terrible the owner feared it would bounce off the road.Īnother owner in Washington experienced a caliper gasket leak within 15,000 miles of getting their Ram 3500. They started experiencing the problem at 50 miles. They ultimately lost the truck that was meant for their business or faced a $14,000 fuel system replacement.Ī California owner complained about horrible vibration in the vehicle. The mechanic recommended taking it to the dealer who informed them it was fuel contamination and not covered by warranty. The owner experienced this five times in one trip before giving up and calling a tow service. No codes were thrown and no alerts came on. gave the issue a 10, the worst severity rating they could assign a car problem. One Texas owner commented on their experience with fuel contamination. When it came to what car owners actually complained about on the 2017 models of Ram 3500, it made perfect sense. Various components of the system that includes media players, radio, speakers, GPS, and other communication systems experienced freezing or blackout moments. While it wasn’t a safety issue, the in-car electronics were a mess. It wasn’t uncommon to experience engine knocks, pings, or oil leaks. There were problems with belts, pulleys, and engine mounts. There were other minor problems with the engine and truck’s body. Sometimes, the clutch needed to be replaced, and other times, the torque converter. Major transmission problems required having the transmission entirely replaced or rebuilt. Minor transmission issues included clutch adjustments, gear selector and linkage, leaks, rough shifting, transmission slipping, and glitches with transmission computers, sensors, and solenoids. There are also problems with electronic or air suspension. There were multiple suspension problems including the alignment, ball joints, bushings, power steering, shocks and struts, springs and torsion bars, steering linkage, tie rods, and wheel bearings. Most troubling are the ratings for the suspension and transmission minor. On top of that, there have been 10 NHTSA recalls on it. CR assigned the truck its poorest reliability rating, putting it dead last in its class. Getting an oil change is crucial for extending your cars engine life.The picture is grim when you look up the 20 on Consumer Reports. Q: My car is making a clicking sound, what should I do?Ī: That sound could be a number of things but your best course of action is to bring it in so our experienced team can have a look! You can give us a call or schedule an appointment online!Ī: Our team recommends every 6 months or about every 3,000 miles. Q: Do you have any specials for your services?Ī: We are constantly running different specials on a variety of our services from batteries to wipers, stop by or check out our website to see what we are offering now! Just go on our website and start your application so when you come in you can already have the ball rolling. Q: How long does the financing process take?Ī: The financing process can vary but we do try and make it easier by offering an online finance application.
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