10.0

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

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problem #2

Apr 132005

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40 miles
A long list is available at humes of waterford, pa. The most amazing failure of the vehichle was when the driver's door flew open while driving around the bend and I was lucky thaat no oncoming traffic was coming. Humes(dealer) fixed it by a horrible weld on the latch.

- Harborcreek, PA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 282003

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission problems headlight switch problems front hub assembly oxygen sensors paint chipping and fading burns oil worst than advertised fuel mileage excessive tire wear prematurely excessive brake wear prematurely

- Bahama, NC, USA

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