10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Jun 102002

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving 45 mph consumer saw flames under hood. Dealer replaced relay switch and solenoid.

- Benton, MS, USA

problem #6

Jun 172001

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
This will be the fourth time this part is being replaced and this time it caused a fire and god only knows what will happen the next time.

- Ipswich, MA, USA

problem #5

Aug 041999

Ram 2500

  • miles
Vehicle started smoking from under the hood. The fire department determined that the starter and wires were the cause of the fire. The dealer is inspecting the vehicle.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #4

Oct 141997

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving the vehicle cought fire. Owner thinks the the fire started under the hood. The manufacturer will send out an investigator.

- George West, TX, USA

problem #3

Aug 281997

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Wiring harness and relays burnt damaging battery.

- Germino, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 311997

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Electrical: Driving down hgwy when suddenly noticed flames coming from underneath the hood. Firefighters said cause of fire was insulation from the firewall made of flammable material.

- Kaysville, UT, USA

problem #1

Jun 141997

Ram 2500

  • miles
Engine: Experienced a fire under the hood. A mechanic stated that the fire took place because of the cheap material that is used for the firewall.

- Highlands Ranch, CO, USA