10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,536 miles

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problem #5

May 062011

Ram Van 1500

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the fuel tank fractured and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was caused by normal wear and tear. The dealer stated that the contact should have paid more attention to the straps because they are designed to eventually wear out. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 109,000.

- Rochester, NY, USA

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problem #4

Mar 152003

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles

- Traverse City, AL, USA

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problem #3

Apr 152002

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Bad plenum gasket. Fuel and oil mix. And steering output shaft leaks a the gear box. And truck wont idle in the cold

- Casper, WY, USA

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problem #2

May 152003

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,000 miles
Steering column destroyed stalling not running if gas is not applied we can't get anyone to fix it, so we are stuck with a messed up van tire blew on us, Firestone tires are still on it. I can't drive it anyway cause it wont stay started and I still pay bank 450 a month for a van that doesn't run.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 302002

Ram Van 1500 6-cyl

  • 117,679 miles
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair of the fuel gauge, fifth gear and recall. When the vehicle was picked up two weeks later the other work was done but the recall work was not performed.

- Yakima, WA, USA

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