10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

May 302002

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Both front side doors would not open from either side. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that activator needed to be replaced.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #5

Jul 282001

Ram 2500

  • miles
Consumer was hit in the rear by another vehicle which spun consumer's vehicle out of control, hitting a concrete wall. Automatic door locks didnot unlock, and dome light di dnot come on.

- Merritt Island, FL, USA

problem #4

Nov 231999

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
I have had the steering damper replaced several times. It is unknown to me why this happens and the dealer has no answer either. All the components on this vehicle are "heavy-duty". braking is becoming more of a problem as the brakes wear down. The truck only has 21,000 miles on it. The power door locks I have no idea about they just stopped working one day, but, they do work w/ the remote entry. I also noticed the horn actuator is hard to activate due to the hard "leather" for the airbag cover. The driver's door keeps getting missaligned, I have never heard of a vehicle having this much of a problem like it.

- Wallingford, CT, USA

problem #3

Jul 291999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Side power door lock failed. Mjs

- Berea, KY, USA

problem #2

Dec 291998

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water leaks into drivers door due to misalignment.

- Apple Vall, MN, USA

problem #1

Oct 181998

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This B150 conversion vehicle (star custom industry) rear electric seat, causing the seatbelt to be inoperable because when moving the seats, the seatbelt buckle and retractor will break, which will not protect the occupant in event of an accident.

- Mt Holly, NJ, USA