10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

May 312000

Ram 1500

  • miles
We feel there is an electrical problem the horn is not working again. We spoke to the service manager and asked what if these problems reoccur are we having to pay for repairs, he said yes once the warranty is expired. If we are wrong please tell us, but we have owned a dozen vehicles and none have ever had the horn stop working much less twice in less than 2yrs.

- Visalia, CA, USA

problem #6

May 312000

Ram 1500

  • miles
We feel there is an electrical problem the horn is not working again. We spoke to the service manager and asked what if these problems reoccur are we having to pay for repairs, he said yes once the warranty is expired. If we are wrong please tell us, but we have owned a dozen vehicles and none have ever had the horn stop working much less twice in less than 2yrs.

- Visalia, CA, USA

problem #5

Nov 132001

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving engine check light will come on. Then, had taken to dealer where they had replaced it. Few months later, had happened again while driving. Engine check light came on brigther. Then stalled, and vehicle caught on fire.

- Kennard, TX, USA

problem #4

Oct 152001

Ram 1500

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and had cruise control on. He heard a noise, and then vehicle shutdown without prior warning. Also, smoke was coming from underneath of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Ingleside, TX, USA

problem #3

Aug 222000

Ram 1500

  • miles
After driving the vehicle with the A/C on max mode the wiring harness melted, smoke filled the cab while the consumer was replacing a flat tire. Nlm

- Fort Gaine, GA, USA

problem #2

May 171999

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving on the interstate noticed a foul smell, which seemed to be plastic burning. Consumer cut the air conditioning off, suddenly clouds of smoke poured from under the engine. Consumer pulled over to discover there was a fire coming from under the hood. Also, cruise control and ABS have stopped working, and all 4 tires had to be replaced after 15000 miles.

- Andalusia, AL, USA

problem #1

Mar 041999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
There was a electrical fire from the power dispersement box under the hood, which the wiring harness melted. The vehicle is still at the dealer awaiting parts. I feel this is a saftey hazard but the dealer is already giving me a hard time about it.

- Romulus, MI, USA