10.0

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

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problem #11

Apr 211999

(reported on)

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
The front brakes have pulled during braking from day 1. it is an admitted problem (by Chrysler) with the calipers. Mine have been replaced twice to no avail.

- Manvel, TX, USA

problem #10

Jun 181997

Ram 3500

  • miles
When brakes are applied vehicle veers to the right; also, ABS light and brake lights come on when pulling a trailer. In addition, replaced front brake rotors/pads/calipers.

- Shelbyville, TN, USA

problem #9

Aug 231996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle will severely pull to the right. After taking the vehicle in for service five times the vehicle now pulls to the left. Dealer has replaced the brake pads and the calipers with no remedy. Consumer states vehicle has been brought in 2 times more and still problem exists. Vehicle has an intermittent transmission, vehicle won't shift the transmission from 1st to 2nd gear, resulting in red lining the motor and severe jerking in traffic.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #8

Apr 291997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Brake caliper failed.

- Baker City, OR, USA

problem #7

Apr 171997

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, made a loud noise, also, replaced disc pads/rotoes and calipers.

- Edge Water, MD, USA

problem #6

Dec 301996

Ram 3500

  • miles
When applying brakes, vehicle pulls severely to right, according to dealer, calipers were sticking, replaced calibers/ rotors, problem has reoccurred; also, experiencing lot of play in steering column, can M ove shaft U/down, not a tilted steering wheel.

- Somerville, MA, USA

problem #5

Dec 011996

Ram 3500 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 #4

Nov 181996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
Left/right front calipers malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull left or right.

- Burlington, CT, USA

problem #3

Apr 041996

Ram 3500

  • 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 #2

Nov 121996

(reported on)

Ram 3500 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 #1

Mar 181996

Ram 3500 4WD

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

- Los Angeles, CA, USA