10.0

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

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problem #7

Jul 151996

Ram 2500

  • miles
The vehicle's ABS braking system failed at 25 mph, causing the vehicle to skid and resulting in an accident. Previously manufacturer replaced the rotors, brake pads and determined the wheel cylinder was leaking.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #6

Dec 011996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Front brake rotors malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull; also, front brake pads/ calipers/power locks/gas gauge sender failed.

- West Jordan, UT, USA

problem #5

Apr 041996

Ram 2500

  • miles
When driving in the rain at 30 mph you have to apply so much brake pedal that the front ABS brakes lock up; also, the brake pads have been replaced at 5,500 and 18,000 miles and the calipers have been rebuilt at 18,000 miles.

- St Pete, FL, USA

problem #4

Nov 121996

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Front brake pads failed, causing vehicle to drift to the left on stops sometimes so severely that vehicle pulls out of lane; also replaced calipers/ rotors/torsion bar.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

problem #3

Nov 011996

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
In ten months the front rotor and pads wore out, vehicle has ABS anti-lock brakes.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 181996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Front brake pads/calipers failed, causing vehicle to pull to the right, also steering wheel off center.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #1

May 011996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS, brakes make a loud noise when coming to a stop, vehicle will jump when coming to a stop, also replaced front brake pads/ windshield wipr blade/rearview mirror.

- Bowie, MD, USA