10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Dec 191999

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver side seatback bolt which supports the seatback has broken, causing the seat to recline in the rest position. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer refused to replace parts. Contacted manufacturer, failed to respond.

- Beaver Falls, PA, USA

problem #2

Apr 081997

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Driver's seat latch repaired.

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 081998

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front seat backs collapsed while in accident, injuring occupants.

- Laurel, MT, USA