10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,088 miles

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problem #4

Jul 222014

1500 8-cyl

  • 22,250 miles
Brake system failed to stop vehicle when approaching red light. Was able to apply emergency brake which immediately stopped the vehicle before an accident occurred. Immediately look vehicle to Dodge dealer who overlooked brake system for leaks and air in brake lines. Dealer said nothing was found but that they have seen situations where the brakes can become 'soft' while slowly applying the brakes and they even had a fancy name called 'brake continuous travel' or something similar. I explained that soft brakes and failed brakes are two different things as failed brakes do not stop the vehicle. They said if it occurs again bring it back to dealer, this may not be possible if it happens at the wrong time.

- Temple, TX, USA

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problem #3

Sep 182013

1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 2,500 miles
While driving down the road the engine suddenly dies. All power steering, brakes, etc are gone. I have to coast to a stop and restart the vehicle. This has happened at least 6 times since purchasing the vehicle in August of 2012. One day it happened several times in succession. The most recent incident took place on June 5, 2014. I have taken it to the dealership and they will not do anything as they can not recreate the issue while it is in the shop. I am very concerned as this is the same issue that is happening with the current huge GM recall involving faulty ignition switches. I pull a travel trailer with this vehicle and this is a very dangerous issue to have happening. Up until now it has not happened while towing the trailer but I am extremely concerned for my safety.

- Louisville, CO, USA

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problem #2

Sep 212013

1500

  • 14,500 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he parked the vehicle and applied the parking brake however, the vehicle erroneously accelerated and crashed into a large body of water. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries reported. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 14,500.

- Taylorsville, KY, USA

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problem #1

Apr 242012

1500 8-cyl

  • 2,000 miles
The factory installed trailer brake controller outputs the same voltage at all settings from 0-10. This results in the brakes of my lightweight trailer locking up whenever the brakes are applied and heavier trailers will not lockup in hard braking tests.

- Polk, PA, USA

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