Ram truck buy back

patriotgrunt wrote:
Chrysler should be out of business but every time it resorts to bankruptcy, the government steps in and bails them out. Right now FCA is wanting to merge with GM which GM executives believe is another bailout. Both Fiat and Chrysler have quality control issues along with a poor reputation for product reliability. Many people have had older Chrysler products where they dash was cracked, paint was flaking off, and transmission needed to be rebuilt.

Out of the three Chrysler products I've purchased, two of them had significant mechanical issues. First was a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee that had its transmission rebuilt three times before I unloaded it for a Ford Explorer. Second was a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 which is now subject to a manufacturer buyback. Both products were traded in before the manufacturer announced recalls to fix the issues.

I've always liked Chrysler but I've never had good luck with them.

All makers have had their time in the "Recall" limelight...

List compiled late 2012... does not include recent recalls/buyback offers:

Largest U.S. vehicle recalls
Rank # of vehicles Model year Model Problem
1 21 million 1970-1980 Ford cars & trucks Transmissions that fail to engage Park
2 15 million 1992-2003 Ford cars & trucks Cruise control deactivation switch fires
3 7.9 million 1988-1993 Ford Taurus, Explorer, Probe & Mercury Sable Ignition switch fires
4 6.9 million 1965-1970 Chevrolet cars & trucks Unintended acceleration due to broken motor mounts
5 5.8 million 1978-1981 General Motors A-body cars Lower control arm bolt failures can lead to suspension collapse
6 5.4 million 2004-2010 Toyota, Lexus Unintended acceleration risk due to floor mat interference
7 4.1 million 1970-1971 All Fords, Lincolns, and Mercurys Shoulder belt pins
8 3.7 million 1971-1972 All full-size Buicks, Chevrolets, Oldsmobiles, and Pontiacs Rock can jam in steering coupling
9 3.7 million 1986-1991 Honda Civic, Accord, Prelude; Acura Integra, Legend, NSX Seat belt buckle jams
10 3.7 million 1949-1969 All Volkswagens Windshield wipers


Ford, GM and FCA/Dodge/Ram/Chrysler have all offered buy backs at one time or another.