10.0

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

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problem #6

Jun 252001

Ram 1500

  • miles
Mirrors fold inward when going highway speed. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing could be done.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #5

Feb 172000

Ram 1500

  • miles
I have replaced mirrors at my own cost.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #4

Jan 011998

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Side mirrors change postion when the wind blows. Dealer has admitted problem was noticed, they have changed design in 1997 vehicles. They have also offered to put different mirrors on this vehicle at consumer's cost.

- Corpus Cristi, TX, USA

problem #3

Aug 101997

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving around town mirrors are fine. But on highway, mirrors slowly fold back to the window, making it impossible to see the rear. Dealer in crestview, was aware of problem to the extent that they have a solution for it, using a penny.

- Niceville, FL, USA

problem #2

Dec 011999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Missoula, MT, USA

problem #1

Jul 011997

Ram 1500

  • miles
1500 both mirrors have become so lose as to be folded back towards the vehicle when driving over thirty miles per hour. Contacted local dealer. Was told that due to the aftermarket bug shield the air has been redirected in a way that the mirrors were loosened. They suggestion: Super glue the mirrors in place"?"

- Alamogordo, NM, USA