10.0

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

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problem #2

Sep 222001

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While backing up heard a noise, noticed that front right rotors had broken in half. Consumer replaced both front rotors. While consumer was backing out of the driveway, he heard a metalic noise and brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle would not stop, consumer had to pump it to bring the pedal up.

- Westover, PA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 161999

Ram 1500

  • miles
When pedal brake is depressed at 55 mph pedal vibrates. A vibration is coming from the front of the vehicle.

- Hartford, CT, USA

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