10.0

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

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problem #7

May 032007

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dashboard on my 1995 Dodge Ram truck is badly cracked. I am concerned for the safety of the truck. I am the original owner and the truck has always been garaged.

- West Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #6

Aug 162000

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving 30mph & started to smell an odor inside vehicle. Smoke was coming through the vents. Pulled to side of road & retrieved the fire extinguisher. After leaving vehicle, it was engulfed in flames. Fire department called & put out flames. Was extensive damage done to vehicle. Fire department suspected fire was caused by a short in electrical wirings, but not definite due to damage.

- Midland, MI, USA

problem #5

Sep 101999

Ram 1500

  • miles
A fire broke out in the cab of the vehicle which melted the steering column. The dealer and manufacturr have been notified.

- Merritt Island, FL, USA

problem #4

May 291999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing problem with lower cover of the streeing column overheating from the inside of vehicle. Believed this condition is a result of ignition wiring runing through the cover. Cover was removed and connector was cleaned off and cover replaced. But condition still occurs whenever the fan to the A/C is used. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.

- Marthasville, MO, USA

problem #3

Jul 021998

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving the defective wiring of the tail lights and marker lights went out, could have caused an accident. Smelled like wiring burning. Currently at the dealer.

- Highland, MI, USA

problem #2

Aug 291997

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving with the A/C on high smoke started to come from the steering column, no fire was seen. Consumer stated he pulled over and pulled the wires apart. Also states that the wires were not charred, just super hot.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #1

Aug 311996

Ram 1500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When coming to a stop at a light, the vehicle stalls. Electrical wiring in steering column was burned and replaced.

- Stillwater, OK, USA