10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,333 miles

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problem #3

Jul 172008

Ram 1500

  • 52,000 miles
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 had a leak in the exhaust system and caught fire. The consumer stated the vehicle suddenly stalled. The fire damaged the undercarriage of the truck, and melted the gas tank and bed liner.

- Brookfield, CT, USA

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problem #2

Dec 202001

Ram 1500

  • miles
Consumer states that when coming to a stop there is a strong smell that comes into the vehicle which the consumer can't stand. Nlm

- Canyon Country, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 152001

Ram 1500 Diesel

  • miles
The factory undercoating was put so heavy and sloppy that when the engine exhaust system heats up the undercoating drips on the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe "flashing" causing hazardous fumes to enter the cab of the vehicle thru the air condition ducts. I requested a "material safety data sheet" for the applied undercoating from the dealership but haven't received anything to date. The fumes entering the truck are suspected carcinogens and could have long term affects.

- Clinton, LA, USA

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