4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,500 miles

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problem #4

Jan 062005

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
Severe corrosion of painted front and rear bumpers compomises the structural integrity of the bumpers.

- Star City, IN, USA

problem #3

Jan 301998

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
The paint on the front dumper on the Dodge Ram sport truck is just flaking off.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #2

Jun 272002

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front bumper is rusting from one side to the other. Bumper is pitted from the rust.

- S. Lyons, MI, USA

problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Bumper failed.

- Torrance, CA, USA