10.0

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

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problem #4

Oct 151999

Ram 2500

  • miles
Ongoing / intermittent problem with vehicle experiencing brake failure on five occasions when shifting in reverse. Dealer notified, and informed consumer vacuum system needed to be replaced, and was unable to replace it due to national back orders.

- Sagla, ID, USA

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problem #3

May 121998

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After stopping about 4 or 5 times had no vaccum assist on the brakes, causing driver to rear end another vehicle and damaging the front bumper. The dealer was aware of the problem, and stated that a larger vacuum tank could be installed to correct prolbem at owner's expense.

- Parlin, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Jun 011997

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Vehicle serviced per recall for vacuum relief valve. Brake problems continue and has been determined to be a vacuum problem in the brake booster.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

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problem #1

Jul 181996

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Failure of the ABS brakes, causing loss of power assist, the brake pedal went to the floor.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

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