10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
16 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 0
Average Mileage:
212 miles

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problem #16

Jun 201996

Ram 1500

  • miles
ABS; ran into the back of a vehicle because brakes would not stop the truck.

- Cleveland, GA, USA

problem #15

Jun 131996

Ram 1500

  • miles
ABS braking system failed to stop vehicle when coming off exit. When applying brakes vehicle steered to the left. Almost caused an ident.

- Miami Spring, FL, USA

problem #14

Mar 121996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Failure on the front disc brakes, need to replace the front brakes and pads and shoes to often.

- Bristol, VA, USA

problem #13

Jun 181996

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
W/all around ABS brakes; performance when applied results in excessive pulling in either direction w/cause unknown. Pads, rotors and calipers replaced.

- Westminister, CO, USA

problem #12

Jun 181996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Ask for ext 455. Backing out of driveway something popped, noticed light on dash panel. Loss total brake and anti lock braking system.

- Martinez, GA, USA

problem #11

Mar 181996

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Epa standard. Onboard computer redesigned for 1999, doesn't provide proper reading to engine, resulting in hesitation and stalling.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #10

May 281996

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
ABS braking system not working properly, experiencing weak/mushy brake pedal.

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #9

May 171996

Ram 1500

  • miles
The ABS system will not stop the vehicle at all.

- Burford, GA, USA

problem #8

May 191996

Ram 1500

  • miles
ABS brake system locked up on wet surface.

- Dittmer, MO, USA

problem #7

May 161996

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
While backing up made attempt to slow/stop, brake pedal went to floor at approx. 10mph, afterwards ABS and hydralic light appeared.

- Manalapan, NJ, USA

problem #6

May 141996

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
ABS braking system not working properly, experiencing weak/mushy brake pedal

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #5

May 141996

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
ABS braking system not working properly, experiencing weak/mushy brake pedal

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #4

May 141996

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
ABS braking system not working properly, experiencing weak/mushie brake pedal.

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #3

Mar 071996

Ram 1500

  • miles
ABS brakes; failure on the ABS brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor, causing the consumer to have a accident.

- Ravonan, OH, USA

problem #2

Nov 151995

Ram 1500

  • miles
ABS: Lot of pulsation when applying; steering pulls left/right on hard brake application.

- Sonora, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 141996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Failure of the ABS brake caused consumer to have a near accident.

- Sandorn, NY, USA