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

Aug 032000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Fuel pump failure at 37000 miles"?" cost me $675 to replace/repair. Thought this was unusual so reporting it. Also, replaced with a dealer purchased part but installed/repaired at back bay auto in Virginia beach, va where it broke down... of course the warranty didn't apply in this case! :-(

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

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