10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #12

Jun 121996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the left. Dealer attempted to fix vehicle several times but the vehicle stills pulls when applying the brakes.

- La Verne, CA, USA

problem #11

Jan 131996

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake problem causes vehicle to pull to the left when brakes are applied.

- Colorado S, CO, USA

problem #10

Oct 021996

Ram Van 1500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed applied brakes and they made a loud grinding noise, in for repair twice in one year.

- Orangeville, CA, USA

problem #9

Jun 141996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
When applying the brakes, the right front brake locked up.

- Lakewood, OH, USA

problem #8

Jul 151996

Ram Van 1500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors/pads/master cylinder replaced due to brake failure/pulling to one side.

- Albuquerqu, NM, USA

problem #7

Jul 311996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Applied brakes, front brakes completely disintegrated, driver heard loud noise, noticed loss of stopping power prior to failure, no other prior warning. Drove very slowly until came to stop, no accident.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #6

Mar 121996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Vehicle brakes are pulling to the right when applying the brakes.

- St Louis, MD, USA

problem #5

Mar 121996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Vehicle brakes are pulling to the right when applying the brakes.

- St Louis, MD, USA

problem #4

Mar 121996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Vehicle brakes are pulling to the right when applying the brakes.

- St Louis, MD, USA

problem #3

Mar 111996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Not sure if ABS or not; when applying brakes, they stick, grinds/vibrate and eventually shuts engine off.

- Lewiston, NY, USA

problem #2

Mar 111996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Not sure if ABS or not; when applying brakes, they stick, grinds/vibrate and eventually shuts engine off.

- Lewiston, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 071995

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
While driving the brake pedal went to the floor.

- Lake Elsonor, CA, USA