10.0

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

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problem #3

Jul 192004

Ram Van 1500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the glove compartment light came on and went off on its own. The light bulb switch rattled while driving. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that this vehicle was not on recall. The front brakes were bad.

- Shingle Springs, CA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 012002

Ram Van 1500 8-cyl

  • 20 miles
Consumer stated ABS light illuminated. Which was an indication the ABS was inoperative

- Gallant, AL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 072003

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
While driving approximately 45mph, had an accident by rear ending vehicle in front. ABS braking system had locked up. This caused the vehicle to skid into the vehicle in front. Air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Front end of vehicle was destroyed. Also, seat belts failed to restrain and driver suffered chest pains from hitting steering wheel, and had to be taken to hospital.

- Homosassa, FL, USA

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