1.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
164,843 miles

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problem #4

Sep 212013

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 130,000 miles
Brake line burst behind fuel tank on driver's side, leading to loss of brake fluid, and loss of brake use.

- Hilton Head Island, SC, USA

problem #3

Mar 312013

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 271,371 miles
The brake line along frame rail behind the fuel tank rusted and bursted, resulting in a loss of brakes.

- Seneca, IL, USA

problem #2

Jan 312011

Ram 1500

  • 113,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that when he depressed the brake pedal, it became spongy and extended to the floor. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately and he was forced to tap the pedal continuously. The front and rear disc pads were replaced. The master cylinder and the calipers were replaced and the rotors were bled but the failure recurred. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 113,000.

- Hollywood City, PA, USA

problem #1

Sep 102012

Ram 1500

  • 145,000 miles
Loss of braking ability - brake line failure due to rust/corrosion behind gas tank on driver's side of vehicle.

- Grand Rapids, MN, USA