10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,154 miles

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problem #13

Oct 202003

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • 132,000 miles
While driving at 55 mph driver's side seat back suddenly reclined backwards. This occurred because the seat back bolts sheared off.

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #12

Sep 122003

(reported on)

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Petition for finding of defect related to motor vehicle safety & order directing notification and remedy of the defect pertaining to the 1994-97 my Dodge Ram pickup trucks. The consumer is concern about the design of the seat back recliner. The consumer believes the design is defective and dangerous for occupant use during rear impact accidents.

- Southfield, MI, USA

problem #11

Apr 232001

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle was rearended. Upon impact driver's seatback collapsed into rear seat, resulting in minor injury. Manufacturer has been notified, and will look into the matter.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #10

Feb 252001

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
Driver's side seatback broke off from bottom of seat, causing driver to fall into back seat.

- E. Hampstead, NH, USA

problem #9

Feb 012001

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
While driving on interstate 75 (with the cruise control set)the driver side seat back broke completly off of the seat bottom causing me to fall backward into the rear of the vehicle and momentarily lose control of the vehicle. I was able to regain control of the vehicle without causing an accident but a less experenced driver might have been in trouble. Dodge has so far refused to repair the seat and I have been told that this problem is normal wear and tear for which I am responsible to repair at my own cost. I belive that this is a manufacturer defect and should be repaired by the manufacturer.

- Romulus, MI, USA

problem #8

Aug 072000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Front power drivers seat adjuster support tube snapped in half when driving causing the seat to tilt suddenly back a couple of inches starteling the driver and causing momentary loss of control. Dealer refuses to cover cost of repair because truck is out of warranty. G of inches

- Beverly, NJ, USA

problem #7

Dec 011995

Ram 1500

  • miles
Seats do not lock into position. Seat backs do not lock into position.

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #6

Mar 131998

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
When the brakes are applied the passenger's seat will slide to the front of the vehicle. The owner has had vehicle repaired.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #5

Jun 261997

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving vehicle w/ passenger in extended cab seat, driver's seat moves toward steering wheel, driver loses steering control. Took vehicle to dealer & informed needs new front seat.

- Mc Kees Rocks, PA, USA

problem #4

Apr 231997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The driver's seat collapsed backward, causing hinge to break.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #3

Apr 011996

Ram 1500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When pushing up on lever located on the backs of driver's/passenger's seats, fingers are pinched, causing blisters.

- Roseville, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 011995

Ram 1500

  • miles
Front passenger and the drivers seat will lock into place will fall forward at any given time.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #1

Nov 051995

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The seat back will easily move forward when it is pushed, equipped with extended cab.

- Kingsport, TN, USA