10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,000 miles

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problem #7

Aug 262004

Ram Van 1500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles
Consumer stated vehicle leaked excessive fuel.

- Soldotna, AK, USA

problem #6

Mar 242002

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While shutting vehicle off fuel shutoff solenoid caught on fire. Restarted starter, and vehicle would not shut off even when turning key. Burned wires and was smoking under hood. Consumer finally got vehicle shut off. Dealer contacted.

- Augusta, KY, USA

problem #5

Jun 032000

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Returned fuel line became bubbly due to being burned from resting against intake manifold. Fuel leaked out of the area where it was burned. This vehicle has a diesel engine.

- Torrence, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 111999

Ram Van 1500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The fuel line hose is busted and spraying fuel everywhere. The problem was reported to the dealer and manufacturer. Problem has not been corrected.

- Kamiah, ID, USA

problem #3

May 281997

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Loose fuel filter.

- Canby, OR, USA

problem #2

Nov 011996

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel pump and filter in fuel tank failed, causing the computer to misread.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 171996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Consumer started truck and the fuel line clip came loose and all the gasoline spilled out,

- Mogadore, OH, USA