10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Apr 202000

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Exhaust pipe cracked completely around weak point in pipe caused by oxygen sensor mount

- Addison, IL, USA

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problem #2

Apr 272000

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer called manufacturer in reference to recall # 97V084000. Recall only involved V10 engines, not diesel engines. Therefore, this vehicle was not included due to VIN., and exhaust pipe located on the other side of transmission. Even though dealer refused to perform the recall, they still recommended that the upgrade be performed at the owner's expense.

- Fairview, OR, USA

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problem #1

Oct 061998

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
While the truck was parked it caught on fire near exhaust pipe. Owner had just driven truck about 3/4 of a mile. Owner was able to put out the fire. The dealer was notified about the fire. The truck has not been repaired.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

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