10.0

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

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2017 Ram 5500 engine problems

engine problem

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2017 Ram 5500 Owner Comments

problem #1

May 082019

5500

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 5500. While the contact's husband was driving 50-55 mph, smoke emerged from under the hood and the engine caught fire. The driver extinguished the fire. The service engine and oil warning indicators were illuminated. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot and then towed to mac haik Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram flowood (4000 lakeland dr, flowood, ms 39232, (855) 223-8958) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 35490335. The manufacturer did not assist. The warranty and insurance companies stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Fayette, MS, USA

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