10.0

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

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problem #2

Feb 282008

Ram 1500

  • 36 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. The vehicle braked slowly. While driving at any speed, the vehicle automatically sways to the right. The contact took the vehicle to an auto repair shop and the mechanic stated that the passenger side frame rail was shorter than the left. Afterwards, he took the vehicle to the dealer on more than three occasions. After taking the vehicle to the dealer the third time, the mechanic stated that the brakes and the alignment were repaired; however, the contact must constantly depress the brake pedal in order for them to work and the alignment is still off. The current mileage was 5,500 and failure mileage was 36.

- Woodbridge, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jun 102008

Ram 1500

  • 71 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact found several defects with her vehicle, such as scratches in the driver's side mirror, a plugged tire, a hole drilled in the passenger door, the hood is off center, the frame and insulation can be seen from the rear window, and the molding on the passenger side is missing. She stated that all the failures have been repaired, except the drill hole and the rear window. The contact is concerned that she will have major mechanical failures with her vehicle after a year. The current mileage was 3,025 and failure mileage was 71.

- Mexico, NY, USA