10.0

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

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problem #11

Dec 182003

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Dealership failed to install the reinforcement brackets as stated in the trailer hitch recall 00V107000, but told the consumer they did. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the consumer he determined that nothing was installed, and took the vehicle back to the manufacturer, and brought the issue to their attention. Then, dealership replaced the part, but gave no reason why the part wasn't replaced the first time as they had indicated.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #10

Jan 042001

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Dealer told consumer it would be at least two months before they could schedule a time to look at vehicle for recall 00V-107, dealer did not bother to inspect for crack while the consumer was there, the consumer lives 125 miles from the dealer. Nlm

- Riley, OR, USA

problem #9

May 012000

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Took car in for recall 00V10700 repairs concerning trailer hitches and attachments, and dealer refused to correct recall.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #8

Jun 082000

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer is not satisfied with recall (00V-107)

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #7

Jun 082000

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer is not satisfied with recall (00V-107)

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #6

Jul 062000

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall 00V107000/trailer hitch bracket: Dealer rfused to honor recall because consumer did not buy the vehicle from them.

- Oktaha, OK, USA

problem #5

May 182000

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have hitch recall 00V-107 performed, dealer indicated that before this could be done there would be a charge for the removal of the custom exhaust so the hitch could be fixed consumer reluctantly agreed but feels she should not have paid for the removal of the exhaust. Nlm

- Goffstown, NH, USA

problem #4

Jun 012000

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Consumer received a recall letter concerning trailer hitch and attachments. Dealer refused to fix defect.

- Wellsboro, PA, USA

problem #3

May 102000

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Dealer refused to honor manufacturer's recalls notice concerning a sliding camper being attached to the vehicle. Seeking help from NHTSA on this matter.

- Cold Spring, KY, USA

problem #2

Mar 112000

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While towing a trailer hitch bent. Then consumer received recall 00V107000 concerning trailer hitch bracket cracking due to fatigue. Dealer could not replace hitch because it was not cracked. They could put a bracket on according to the recall. Consumer felt this was unsafe. Also, when using anti-lock brakes, consumer would lose braking power if going over a bump or over some gravel.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #1

Aug 021999

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Trailer hitches have a crack. Dealer/mfr. Notified, and willing to replace them. Consumer concern if replacment would be another defective part. Can NHTSA help or provide additional information.

- Owatonna, MN, USA