10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 73,213 miles
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The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, smoke started to emit from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
- Hartselle , AL, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that when servicing the vehicle, it was advised that the front passengers side wheel bearing hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,853 and the current mileage was 74,137.
- Evansville, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the front driver's side wheel separated from the vehicle as the wheel caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the wheel hub bearings were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
- Nashville, TN, USA
- Reed, MI, USA