10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
93,000 miles

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problem #2

Jun 012016

Ram 1500

  • 165,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard cracks and brakes off in chunks when driving over a pot holes. The contact mentioned that the trembling brakes the dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure occurred intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

- Brook Haven, MS, USA

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problem #1

Jun 262004

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,000 miles
Fire started in area of cigarette lighter/radio and melted all surrounding componenets, resulting in extensive smoke damage to complete interior including seats, headliner, windows. A portion of the carpet and seats were burned. Vehicle is inoperable. Insurance pending.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

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