10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Jul 142007

Ram 1500

  • miles
1996 Dodge Ram 1500 caught fire in the air conditioning unit. The cause of fire was determined to be electrical under the dashboard. Ohio traffic crash report.

- Medina, OH, USA

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problem #3

Jan 152000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle was not properly repaired after being invoved in a under dash fire caused by an electrical short.manufacturer//dealer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter, .

- Franklin, TN, USA

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problem #2

Jul 251999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Dog electrocuted due to possible faulty wiring harness, notice received after incident about potential hazard.

- Goshen, CT, USA

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problem #1

Jun 031997

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While vehicle was parked 3 hours, fire started in dashboard in area of light switch harness. According to fire department, electrical fire, leased vehicle, reported by michelle machor, motorist ins co, 800-876-2538.

- Cleveland , 00, USA

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