4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,249 miles

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1999 Dodge Ram Van 2500 engine problems

engine problem

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1999 Dodge Ram Van 2500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Oct 152003

Ram Van 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,595 miles

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

Transmission slipping and not shifting right. In traffic decides to down shift by itself.

- Hubbard, OH, USA

problem #3

Jan 212003

Ram Van 2500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,400 miles
While driving the vehicle engine died out, lost oil pressure. Took the vehicle to the dealer and they refuse to work on the vehicle as a warranty, due to the build up of sludge in the engine. Dealer will only replace the engine if the consumer pays the amount of $5,000.

- Lombard, IL, USA

problem #2

Aug 162000

(reported on)

Ram Van 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling temperature indication light flashed. Afterward vehicle would not change gears.

- Conrad, MT, USA

problem #1

Sep 011998

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
There is a bad odor coming from the exhaust system, mainly from the catalytic converter and there is a burning smell. Also, temperature gauge isn't working properly.

- Witichia Falls, TX, USA

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