10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 7
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 16,000 miles
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On 3/09/05 we bought a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup from lee Dodge in farmingdale, NY. On 7/01/05 the vehicle began to have smoke come out of the steering column and then proceeded to ignite into flames. The entire truck was engulfed in minutes and this truck was totalled. After this incident we found out that there was a recall back in the year 2000 for ignition wires that were overheating! the Dodge manufacturer informed us that the recalls were never done and it was very possible that this problem caused the fire and is sending an inspector on 7/10/05 to determine this fact. According to the manufacturer lee Dodge was responsible to have done all the recalls before they sold the vehicle. Lee Dodge has been unresponsive to date. This truck is a total loss and our neighbor's tree went up in flames as well. It could have been our homes as well as family members inside the vehicle. This is a very serious safety issue that must be addressed and lee Dodge needs to be held responsible for ignoring these recalls before someone else is injured or dies. Who knows how many other trucks/cars they sell with safety issues!
- Massapequa, NY, USA
On 3/09/05 we bought a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup from lee Dodge in farmingdale, NY. On 7/01/05 the vehicle began to have smoke come out of the steering column and then proceeded to ignite into flames. The entire truck was engulfed in minutes and this truck was totalled. After this incident we found out that there was a recall back in the year 2000 for ignition wires that were overheating! the Dodge manufacturer informed us that the recalls were never done and it was very possible that this problem caused the fire and is sending an inspector on 7/10/05 to determine this fact. According to the manufacturer lee Dodge was responsible to have done all the recalls before they sold the vehicle. Lee Dodge has been unresponsive to date. This truck is a total loss and our neighbor's tree went up in flames as well. It could have been our homes as well as family members inside the vehicle. This is a very serious safety issue that must be addressed and lee Dodge needs to be held responsible for ignoring these recalls before someone else is injured or dies. Who knows how many other trucks/cars they sell with safety issues!
- Massapequa, NY, USA
Had a recall on ignition wiring & ABS---replaced wiring harness under dash only with the steering column---a month or so later battery completely melted, the check engine light was staying on---they were to reset the computer--instead without being consulted took the truck motor apart
- Union City, TN, USA
Airbag & ABS light came on, no power windows, no radio, would not start, shorted wires in steering column and heat damage to column cover and ignition switch terminals, no fire.
- Caldwell, ID, USA
Engine fails to stay on after consumer removes hand from key and ignition. Upon contacting local dealership, he was informed that this vehicle was not covered under recall 00V135000. Consumer did not receive notification via first class mail, and dealership has been unable to obtain the componens to correct defect. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
- Elkings, WV, USA
1. rough idle and slight loss of power I've replaced plugs, wires, rotor, distributor cap, cleaned injectors, but nothing seems to help 2. the cable wire on the throttle body is frayed2.
- Stillwater, OK, USA
Consumer took vehicle to local dealer for recall 00V135000/ ignition switch wiring repairs. Work was refused in regard to this recall. Please provide any additional information.
- Sequoro, NM, USA
Vehicle died while entering moving traffic, going 30 mph, 2nd time this happened. Dealer told consumer this was "normal. " fuel cell failed.
- El Dorado, CA, USA
Since recall 875 was installed on July 27 by providence Dodge in quarryville, this vehicle has been inoperable. Within tree days of the recall installation, the car would not start with out a jump. Then, if the ignition was turned off, the batteries would drain so much within a few hours that the truck would not start without another jump. Providence disconnected a wire to the "D-cellerator" exhaust brake on September 26, 2000. Within hours of my return home, the batteries were again drained. I had new batteries installed. Within hours the batteries were again drained. On October 25, 2000, lancaster Dodge inspected the installation as reported "checked recall installation, all looked good at this time. Reinstalled fuse that the custormer removed and check blower motor operation. No problems found. Check for ign off draw. Found high off draw. Checl.
- Lititz, PA, USA
Recall 00V135000/ignition switch/wiring: After recall repairs were performed; steering column was unable to lock in the bottom position, and caused plastic cover to crack. Dealer was notified, and refused to correct the failure of the repairs. Please feel free to provide further details.
- Bowling Green, KY, USA
Recall 00V135000/ignition switch/wiring: Before recall repairs vehicle was running good. After recall repairs, vehicle commenced to run badly/roughly. Returned vehicle back to dealer. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle needs a rebuild engine. Please feel free to provide any further details.
- Memphis, TN, USA
95V056ooo/hood assembly:latches; 97V084000/transmission cooling line; 97V199 000/fuel tank rollover valve, and 00V135000/ignition swtich wiring. Consumer received recall notices since Mar 1995, and still was unable to get dealer to honor the recalls because of no parts being available. Dealer would call and tell consumer to bring vehicle in for a part that was available. However, when consumer arrived the part was already given to someone else. Asking help from NHTSA in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details.
- Phenix City, AL, USA
Wire melted in steering column. I was lucky there wasn't a fire. When replacement was purchased a completely redesigned unit was given requiring extensive labor and appears to have been a design problem to start with. I want re-embursement for parts and labor.
- Kempner, TX, USA
PE99031, the wiring harness to the ignition switch melted together and burned causing the vehicle to be inoperative. Please provide further information and VIN#.
- Charolette Courthous, VA, USA
Ignition switch wiring harness shorted out, causing power windows to go out, air bag light/ ABS light to come on, and console to burn out. Dealer has not been contacted.
- Jonesville, LA, USA
Vehicle was parked for two days when the ignition caught on fire. Manufacturer has been notified.
- Bunker, MO, USA
Vehicle was parked for two days and the ignition caught on fire, totalling the vehicle. Manufacturer has been notified.
- Bunker, MO, USA
After having recall work done on steering column, the steering locked up and vehicle caught on fire in the ignition. Recall # 96V230000.
- Kissimmee, FL, USA
Distributor cap failed.
- Pittsfield, MA, USA
- Glendale, AZ, USA