10.0

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

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problem #5

Nov 192001

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Have had a severe right hand pulling problem under moderate to severe braking. I have brought my vehicle to the dealership at least four times for the same issue but the problem still persists. The problem seems to be worse as the brakes are at their operating temp. When brakes are cold the pulling problem is minimal. Prior visits to the dealership has resulted in the replacment of calipers, alignment and proportion valve. Eventhough these parts have been replaced the problem still exists. The problem revealed itself as early as 15,000 miles and has persisted intermittantly since that time.

- Monterey, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 282001

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Slides on front brake calipers are poorly designed and allow for corrosion which causes the slides to stay out causing excissive brake wear, a low brake pedal and slow break response.

- Lakewood, NY, USA

problem #3

Aug 011999

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
The brakes pulled right and the right side caliper was replaced. Now the brakes are pulling left. It seems the calipers are defective as the rubber seals deteriorate with heat. I have contacted several other Ram 4X4 owners who have experienced the same problem. The dealer (tuttle-click, irvine, ca) was very good about repairing under warranty.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 011999

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Front brake calipers failed and replaced 3 times.

- Lakewood, CO, USA

problem #1

Mar 302000

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Under normal braking vehicle pulled to the left. When braking there was vibration coming from the front end, causing poor steering control. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noted that passenger's side right calipers were sticking, also, rear brake drums were replaced due to the brakes being out of round. Consumer still having problems after visting the dealer on several occasions. An engineer from Chrysler indicated the brakes were too powerful for vehicle's weight, causing the suspension to twist upon braking.

- Tipersville, PA, USA