10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,900 miles

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problem #1

Jul 102015

3500 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,900 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 3500. While driving at various speeds, smoke appeared under the hood and the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over, looked under the hood, and noticed that the engine compartment was on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The contact sustained minor burns that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,900...updated 06/08/16 the consumer stated there was an issue with the radio, transmission, catalytic converter, electrical system and interior lighting. Updated 06/29/16.

- Buchannon, WV, USA

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