10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,817 miles

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problem #4

Jan 012001

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
My dash board for no reason started cracking while my truck was still under warranty, but nobody would take responsibility for this problem. Now the problem has escalated to the point of parts of my dash board is actually falling out. It is cracked over the entire dash board and is starting to spread futher. I am concerned that this problem isn't going to stop until my dash board is falling in my lap. The way I look at it is, a 2000 model vehicle that I paid over $20,000 for should not be having this problem in only 3 years! someone should be responsible for this problem and it shouldn't be me!

- Vinton, LA, USA

problem #3

Jul 202000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Had a short block placed on engine due to making a pecking noise. Also, transmission would make a whinning sound when shifting into gear. This happens anytime when either stopping or starting off. Air conditioner and heater are inoperable. Vibration is felt at 48-60 mph. Dealer replaced engine, however problem is still present, dealer told consumer to use 30 weight oil, consumer wants dealer to buy back vehicle, he feels he has a lemon.

- Atoka, OK, USA

problem #2

Mar 222000

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced vibration at idle, dealer found the step bars improperly installed which caused the knocking noise at idle.

- Maynardville, TN, USA

problem #1

Aug 012000

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Goodyear invecta gl tires experience uneven and premature wear, dealer states tires are wrong type for vehicle, Dodge states tires are correct, tires caused vibration and caused vehicle to drift, tire size P235/75R15. Bezle was loose on driver door panel, rear doors leaked, dealer adjusted and aligned both rear doors due to excessive gap. Vehicle experienced coolant leak. Consumer hears wind noise. Air conditioner would not cool properly. There is a loud noise from the exhaust. Vehicle gets poor gas mileage, only gets around 9 miles per gallon.

- Knoxville, TN, USA