2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,000 miles

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problem #2

Jan 222009

Ram 1500

  • 96,000 miles
The reclining mechanism has been repaired twice and has failed thee times. Two time while the vehicle was in motion, once at highway speed. Parts are not available for correct repair.

- Marshallville, OH, USA

problem #1

Sep 212003

Ram 1500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Cup holders in my 1996 Dodge pu are not safe. Drinking cup or cups have tipped over when cornering or turning and have resulted in very hot spills on my lower leg.

- Kennewick, WA, USA