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

Mar 220004

Ram 1500

  • miles
When driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed driver side door opened without warning. Driver was able to pull off the road. However, the door would not close. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

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