10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,600 miles

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problem #5

Jun 152004

Ram Van 3500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,944 miles
The verizon vehicle had an underhood fire while parked in a verizon parking location. The fire originated in the ABS module area. The ABS module and wiring connector, truck battery, and various other under hood components were burnt. Verizon has had similar fires in this model van and feels that this is an unsafe condition that warrants further investigation.

- Hanover, MD, USA

problem #4

Mar 042004

Ram Van 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,057 miles
The verizon vehicle had an underhood fire while being driven which originated in the ABS module area. The ABS module and wiring connector, truck battery, and other under hood components were burnt. Verizon has had similar fires in this model van and feels that this is an unsafe condition that warrants further investigation.

- Hanover, MD, USA

problem #3

May 132002

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Vehicle caught on fire while traveling and totaling vehicle. Dealer and the manufacturer have been notified.

- Coon Rapids, MN, USA

problem #2

Dec 292000

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
While driving on the interstate all of the gauges quit working. While attempting to pullover the horn started to blow and the lights started going off and on. I was able to pullover but the truck would not turn off. A short time later my wife smelled electrical smoke. I opened the hood and the fuse box was on fire. I was able to extinguish the fire and the truck was towed to music city Dodge in murfreesboro tn. After two months vehicle was repaired, explanation by dealer was battery cable not properly installed at the factory.

- Loganville, GA, USA

problem #1

Oct 122000

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Vehicle experienced an under the hood fire while parked. Local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. Towed to dealer, and informed consumer that cause was due to the power center shortage failure. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Romulus, MI, USA