10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Jun 172001

Ram 1500 Diesel

  • miles
This will be the fourth time this part is being replaced and this time it caused a fire and god only knows what will happen the next time.

- Ipswich, MA, USA

problem #4

Aug 041999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle started smoking from under the hood. The fire department determined that the starter and wires were the cause of the fire. The dealer is inspecting the vehicle.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #3

Feb 241998

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle caught fire after driving a 100 yards. Fire started under hood of vehicle. Fire department noted cause of fire appeared to be electrical.

- Wheather Ford, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 141997

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving the vehicle cought fire. Owner thinks the the fire started under the hood. The manufacturer will send out an investigator.

- George West, TX, USA

problem #1

Jul 311997

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Electrical: Driving down hgwy when suddenly noticed flames coming from underneath the hood. Firefighters said cause of fire was insulation from the firewall made of flammable material.

- Kaysville, UT, USA