4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,082 miles

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problem #8

Jul 251999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Engine check light/brake warning light and ABS light came on and wouldn't go off. When consumer applied the brakes, the brake pedal was soft, and almost went to the floorboard.

- Cedar Grove, NJ, USA

problem #7

Apr 131999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
No summary

- Wayne, MI, USA

problem #6

Nov 091998

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving the oil light came on, and the engine cut completely off. Engine has to be rplaced.

- Freindship, MD, USA

problem #5

Jul 291998

Ram 1500

  • miles
Aluminum instrument panel carrier broken. Vehicle involved in solo colosion due partially to tire tread on one tire separating from tire casing. Driver lost control vehicle rolled onto right side. Damage to front end did not appear serious enough to cause the instrument panel carrier to fracture and separate from its original location.

- San Bernar, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 011996

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gauge indicator failed.

- Redlands, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 111997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
The check engine light comes on while driving in high altitudes.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #2

Jul 081996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Bug shield replaced.

- Cooperstown, NY, USA

problem #1

Jul 061996

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine warning light illuminated.

- Miami, FL, USA