10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
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problem #18

Feb 192002

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
The ABS and the brake light illuminated. The vehicle brakes even when not in motion. The service writer says consumers vehicle needs a cabs computer module. The front rotors needed replacing because of what the dealer claims to be pitting. A friend in formed consumer that it was because of air bubbles in the casting when the rotors were made.

- Wheaton, IL, USA

problem #17

Feb 222000

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Steering pitman arm and idler arm have a lot of play, front bearings loose, front rotors rusted and worn out required replacement.

- Brownville, NY, USA

problem #16

Sep 301999

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Replaced brakes five times within two years. Also, the rotors are prematurley wearing.

- Dover, PA, USA

problem #15

Aug 231996

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotors failed.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #14

Sep 181996

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors out of round, brake pads failed resulting in vibration.

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #13

Feb 241998

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors warped due to overheating.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #12

Feb 011996

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front brake rotors warped.

- Irwindale, CA, USA

problem #11

Jun 181997

Ram Van 1500

  • 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 #10

May 231997

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Brake problems; when applying the brakes the front end of vehicle virbrated. This was due to the rotors being warped. The rotors were resurfaced on 5/23/97.

- Scottsburg, OR, USA

problem #9

Apr 291997

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Front rotors failed.

- Baker City, OR, USA

problem #8

Jul 091997

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Vehicles front disc brake system at 20,000 miles had 4 sets of pads and 3 sets of rotors.then, everything connected to the front braking system was changed. The manufacturer bought the vehicle back, they could not find the defect.

- Abilene, TX, USA

problem #7

Mar 101997

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Driver's side brake rotor out of round.

- Cooperstown, NY, USA

problem #6

Apr 171997

Ram Van 1500 4WD

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

- Edge Water, MD, USA

problem #5

Apr 101996

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Took vehicle to dealer and he said that the rear brakes are not working that's why the front brake need to have brake rotors and pads replaced every 10-1200 miles. Vehicle went through 3 sets of front pads. The non-functioning rear brakes, causing front brakes to work harder.

- Cooperstown, NY, USA

problem #4

Nov 151995

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle's ABS braking system has extreme premature wear and tear, had pads/rotors and other parts changed 9 times.

- Cal,Nev,Ari,, NV, USA

problem #3

Dec 011996

Ram Van 1500 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 #2

Nov 121996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500 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

Nov 011996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

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

- Oakland, CA, USA