10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,338 miles

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problem #8

Sep 032003

Ram 1500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,200 miles
1998-2001 B-van (Dodge full size). ABS control module is protected by a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module, then this wire "Y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or relay are sticking on these vehicles. Then one of these 14 ga. Wires overheats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire continues until the entire van is fully engulfed in flames. This van is located at the verizon repair garage, 4219 fritch dr. Bethlehem, pa 18017.

- Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #7

Jul 132003

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,500 miles
1998-2001 B-van (Dodge full size). The ABS control module is protected with a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module and then "Y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or the relay sticks on these vehicles. Then one of the 14 ga. Wires overheats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire then continues until the van is fully engulfed in flames. This van is located at the verizon fleet garage, 8600 rees St, new port richey, Florida 346681.

- Muskegon, MI, 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

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 #4

Jan 152000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Fog lights cause both fog and head lights to burn out when used. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

- Radnor, OH, USA

problem #3

Jun 122000

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Catalytic converter went out. Consumer was traveling on the highway and the vehicle just stopped. Also, transmission fluid and oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The dealer could not solve the transmission problem, but the vehicle was taken to the dealer 19 times for repair. Water pump was leaking and was replaced. The engine was over heating due to thermostat and gasket failures. The A/C blows warm air due to low pressure switch failure. The driver seat was coming apart. Rear lights blinkers and brakes were not working due to blown fuse. The rear right brake locksup on hand stop. The left door speakers malfunctions.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #2

Oct 151999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Fuse #12 blew while truck was parked. Replaced the fuse, it blew again. This circuit controls radio mirrors and cargo lights. Took truck to dealer, they replaced right door switch. 2nd incident was Oct. 24th. This time though, fuse didn't blow and wire harness caught on fire and melted. This was also the very same circuit (#12). Took truck back to dealer, they had it for a week and replace wire harness. 3rd incident was Nov. 10th, fuse #12 blew again. Tried to replace fuse and it blew again. Truck is currently at the dealer and they can't find the short as of the time of this complaint.

- Romulus, MI, USA

problem #1

Jun 241999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Ignition fuse link keeps blowing out, causing vehicle to shut down. Vehicle has been in two accidents because of this condition. Vehicle has been at repair shop on three occasions, and problem still occurs. Can NHTSA help or provide additional information on this matter.

- Bellechasse, LA, USA