10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
62 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
46 / 1
Average Mileage:
12,709 miles

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problem #34

May 062001

Ram 1500

  • miles
The vehicle driven at 30mph, hit a very high cement step (wall) and then continued on to Ram a steel railing. After the vehicle hit the railing it was thrown backwards all while the tires were stilling spinning forward. The driver/owner broke his front teeth on the steering wheel and hit his head on the windowshield. Air bags failed to deploy.

- Throckmorton, TX, USA

problem #33

Mar 192001

Ram 1500

  • miles
Air bags failed to deploy when involved in a head-on collision while traveling at approximately 25 mph. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Interlochen, MI, USA

problem #32

Mar 082001

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving about 35-40mph vehicle slipped on ice and front driver's side hit a tree. Neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Chrysler said it was not hit in right spot. 2 people were injured in accdient, vehicle was pulling a trailer with 2 snowmobiles which hit the back of the vehicle upon impact.

- Clairton, PA, USA

problem #31

Feb 042001

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was involved in a 55 mph frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy, cause unknown. The adjuster from the manufacturer certified that the air bag was operating properly and should not have to deploy in that accident.

- Tyngsboro, MA, USA

problem #30

Dec 042000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No deployment of both frontal airbags during collision, two injuries during collision.

- Joppa, MD, USA

problem #29

Dec 022000

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 50mph, and another vehicle cut consumer off to make a U-turn. Other vehicle stopped dead in front & caused consumer to rearend it. Upon impact, front airbags didn't deploy. Delaership will be contacted.

- Whitehouse, OH, USA

problem #28

Jul 042000

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While on a gravel road it was not raining, vehicle swerved to avoid hitting a deer, lost control and hit two trees, and went in a ditch, upon impact, neither airbag deployed.

- Trenton, TN, USA

problem #27

Oct 232000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. Manufacturer will be notified.

- Chelbyville, KY, USA

problem #26

Sep 182000

Ram 1500

  • miles
On 18 Sep 2000 I had a direct head-on collision with another truck. Airbags did not deploy. A rep from Dodge tested the airbag yesterday. A report on the test will follow.

- Parkton, NC, USA

problem #25

Aug 162000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
While traveling at 35 mph vehicle struck another vehicle head-on, and air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.

- Kinston, NC, USA

problem #24

Sep 011999

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving about 30-35 mph and making a turn, lost control of vehicle. It went over a enbankment, and had a direct frontal impact with rocks, which totaledthe front end of vehicle. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, and did not protect the occupants.

- Windsor, CA, USA

problem #23

Apr 242000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Was traveling 45-50mph & would apply brakes, and they would lock up. Rear ABS brakes do not work properly. Rear ended another vehicle. Air bags failed to deploy due to a lack of brakes. Vehicle slide 100 ft before the impact happened. There were no injuries.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #22

Jun 212000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
While traveling at 2O-25 mph another vehicle ran head-on and hit consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

- Ruskin, FL, USA

problem #21

Nov 281999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
An accident occurred which caused vehicle off the road, and rollover into an embankment. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy, resulting in one fatality. Dealer notified.

- Fulton, NY, USA

problem #20

Mar 272000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Consumer rear ended a school bus at approximately 25-30 mph, and the air bags did not deploy. Consumer 's leg was injured.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #19

Mar 182000

Ram 1500

  • miles
While coming down the road at 35 mph another car turned in front of consumer's vehicle, car behind the other driver tried to make the turn, and hit consumer on front side. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #18

Mar 122000

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a brick wall at 50 mph impact in which both air bags failed to deploy. Driver and passenger sustained severe rib cage injuries. They are currently under doctor's care. Dealer notified.

- Florissant, MO, USA

problem #17

Jan 192000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40-50 mph of impact by hiting a vehicle that was in a stop position. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Dealer/manufacturer notified.

- Loveland, OH, USA

problem #16

Feb 082000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Was in front end collision, and air bag did not deploy.

- Sanjose, CA, USA

problem #15

Feb 012000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Was in an accident, air bags never opened.

- Camden, AK, USA

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