10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Jul 102003

(reported on)

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicles seat recliner utilizes only one recliner mechanism rather than dual mechanisms. The consumer believes this makes the mechanism prone to failure.

- Southfield, MI, USA

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problem #3

Dec 191999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver side seatback bolt which supports the seatback has broken, causing the seat to recline in the rest position. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer refused to replace parts. Contacted manufacturer, failed to respond.

- Beaver Falls, PA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 081997

Ram 1500

  • miles
Driver's seat latch repaired.

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 081998

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front seat backs collapsed while in accident, injuring occupants.

- Laurel, MT, USA

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