10.0

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

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problem #3

Jul 182002

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When hitting dimmer switch to dim headlights, headlights will go completely off. Contacted dealer.

- Bozman, MT, USA

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problem #2

May 301999

Ram 1500 Diesel

  • miles
Headlight switch failed to connect 3 or 4 times when pulled as though shaft was simply in a hole. Accelerator stuck and I had to brake heavily before it released.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 101999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Consumer noticed headlight switch would pull completely out of dash mount when turning on the switch. Also headlight switch would not completely turn on high beams unless swtich was turned on partly. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost would go to consumer.

- Sitllwater, OK, USA

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