10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,289 miles

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problem #4

Jun 132000

(reported on)

Ram 1500 6-cyl

  • miles
The oil dip stick does not accurately read, the oil can be low without proper indentification of the problem. Updated 04/23/07.

- Goose Cree, SC, USA

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problem #3

Feb 182000

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Excessive loss of engine coolant; one quart is lost every 700 miles. Vehicle has been to three dealers, but problem still occurs.

- Sterling, AK, USA

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problem #2

Dec 091999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
When driving above 40mph, engine would start to make a pinging & knocking sound. The noise would be loud. Took to dealer & was informed by mechanic the problem was not fixable. Need to use regular gas. Vehicle been to dealers 12 times or more for same problem.

- Morganton, NC, USA

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problem #1

Aug 061999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
Crankshaft, traded for another truck

- Huntsville, MO, USA

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