10.0

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

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problem #3

Aug 222001

(reported on)

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
When pulling driver's side seat belt from retractor seat belt will not extend to lock.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

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problem #2

Apr 071997

Ram Van 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ongoing problem with driver shoulder belt continuing to tighten upon driver while driving. Driver would have to unlatch belt buckle to get it to release itself. But, problem kept reoccurring. Also, driver's seat moves whenever brakes are applied in a sudden / emergency situation or when jerking the seat back and forth. Dealer refused to repair because vehicle was out of its warranty, and not covered under a manufacturer's recall.

- Delhi, CA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 121996

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
Consumer was rearended and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy, also the seat belt didn't restrain and ABS skidded and went to one side.

- Rockdale, TX, USA

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