10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
71 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
55 / 3
Average Mileage:
5,250 miles

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problem #40

Oct 111999

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving 35 - 40 mph, had a frontal impact with a tree which caused major damage to the front end. Upon impact, driver's and passsenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants in the crash. Dealer said the impact was hard enough.

- Marengo, OH, USA

problem #39

Feb 142000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Driver was pulling into parking space when driver's side airbag deployed, causing injuires. There was no impact to vehicle.

- Pleasanton, CA, USA

problem #38

Dec 291999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
The air bags did not deploy during accident.

- Marlow, OK, USA

problem #37

Jan 052000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Quad cab; consumer was driving at approximately 30 mph, hit a vehicle that had pulled out in front, and dual airbags did not deploy. Also, driver's side shoulder belt did not lock, causing driver to hit windshield. No prior warning of defects.

- Coal Valley, IL, USA

problem #36

Oct 101999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Breaks failed at 45 mph. Rear-ended car in front. Airbags never deploved. 2 passengers in van hurt, driver in front car hurt.

- Beach Haven, NJ, USA

problem #35

Jan 052000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
While traveling 45 mph and as a result of a head-on accident air bags did not deploy, causing injury to consumer. Dealer has been notified.

- Scottdale, AZ, USA

problem #34

Dec 081998

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving at 35 mph rear ended a disabled vehicle that broke down on the freeway and the air bags on the driver side and the passager sides didn't deploy.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #33

Dec 021999

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving about 50 mph both air bags deployed without a reason.

- Macomb, MI, USA

problem #32

Jul 021998

Ram 1500

  • miles
Driver lost control and slid cross ways, across the highway, and busted the rear axel. Truck flipped over, and front bumper went into front tire, and the airbags did not deploy. Truck was totalled.

- Corning, IA, USA

problem #31

Nov 181999

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving on feeder road at 45mph all of sudden an 18 wheeler in front just stopped. Consumer didn't have enough time to react by applying brakes and rearended into the 18 wheeler. Upon impact, airbag didn't deploy.

- Kingwood, TX, USA

problem #30

Nov 071999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer has been contacted, and the manufacturer will be notified.

- Marlow, OK, USA

problem #29

Oct 111999

Ram 1500

  • miles
While traveling at about 35 mph hit another vehicle on the driver's side with front of truck. Consumer states if system is not going to work, please remove.

- Crestville, FL, USA

problem #28

May 231999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision where it flipped over five times. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, and restraints did not retract, resulting in minor injuries and ejection from vehicle. Manufacturer will be notified.

- Brunswick, GA, USA

problem #27

Sep 141999

Ram 1500

  • miles
At a stop light rear ended and hit the vehicle in front, and neither airbag deployed.

- Visalia, CA, USA

problem #26

Jul 061999

Ram 1500

  • miles
While consumer was driving at 50 mph, rear ended a trailer which didn't have any type of lights. Also, driver's side air bag did not deploy.

- Clarksville, TX, USA

problem #25

Jun 291999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 45-50 mph, and the airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Vanceboro, NC, USA

problem #24

Feb 091999

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving around a corner at approximately 15mph the sway bar fell out. Drove to dealer & mechanic noticed the sway bar hanging & had to repair it. The 2nd incident: Had lost steering control & hit a tree. Neither air bag deployed upon impact.

- Philadelphia, NY, USA

problem #23

May 161999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries, and vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer will be notified.

- Lake Ariel, PA, USA

problem #22

Jun 031999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer rear ended another vehicle at about 50 to 55 mph, and neither driver's or passenger's air bags deployed. Dealer has been contacted.

- Cove, AR, USA

problem #21

Apr 141999

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While making a turn driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed for no reason. Driver was unjured on both hands. Skin was scraped from knucles and had numbness for 48 hours.

- Aurora, IL, USA

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