10.0

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

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problem #3

Apr 092002

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer heard a squeaking noise, frame on passenger's side cracked where front coil spring were attached.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 182000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
The posts on each side of the windshield are approx. 6" wide and restrict the drivers visability serverly. My son and I have similar truck Dodge truck models and we have had several near accidents involving pedestrians and vehicles. My most recent near collition was with a railroad locamotive at an ungated crossing. Luckly another driver alerted me to the locamotive and I saw it in time. However it was complely hidden from my view by the post. I have owned Dodge trucks for the past 23 years with over 700,000 miles of service and have always found them reliable an safe.

- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 271997

Ram 1500

  • miles
Consumer has had a continuous problem with wind/road noise, several repair attempts, however problem continues. Consumer believes problem is a 'known' defect and is being concealed by manufacturer.

- Columbiana, OH, USA

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