10.0

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

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problem #116

Sep 012004

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact states that brake lines that carry the fluid from the master cylinder to the wheels rusted. The vehicle is from Wisconsin, and this could have been because of the salt on the roads. One brake line has been temporarily been repaired, and the contact is worried about the brake line rusting on the other side. The contact's vehicle ran into a ditch because the brakes did not work. ; he had to be pulled out of the ditch. The line rusted to the point where it formed a hole in the line. The vehicle is in Florida now. And the contact does not feel he will have the rust problem again because he is not living in a salt state. The ABS brakes have not work since the brake line was temporarily fixed.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #115

Aug 052003

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,571 miles
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance and rear ended another vehicle. The dealer kept the vehicle for over a month and could not duplicate or correct the problem. The consumer contacted Chrysler who sent an investigator to look at the vehicle. The lights on the dashboard were no longer illuminated, they just flashed.

- Weirton, WV, USA

problem #114

Sep 062002

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
When applying brakes they rubbed, throwing driver forward.

- Bare, MA, USA

problem #113

Feb 192002

(reported on)

Ram 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 #112

Jan 142002

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving could step on the brake pedal to reduce or to stop vehicle. Pedal will pulse causing extended stopping distance, dealer had been contacted.

- Presca Valley, AZ, USA

problem #111

Jan 142002

Ram 1500

  • miles
ABS light came on and had not turned off. Had taken vehicle to dealer, they fixed the problem for a couple days. But, problem came back.

- Presca Valley, AZ, USA

problem #110

Aug 212001

Ram 1500

  • miles
The front and rear causing the ABS and brake light to illuminate while driving. Nlm

- Antioch, CA, USA

problem #109

Apr 011996

Ram 1500

  • miles
During application of brake system vehicle will suddenly pull hard to left or right, direction is unpredictable. Dealership has examined vehicle, but was unable to remedy problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Forestville, CA, USA

problem #108

Oct 151996

Ram 1500

  • miles
While applying brakes at 35 mph vehicle would slow down, but not stop. Vehicle would continually go on, even with both feet on pedal. Vehicle been to dealer shop on six occasions, and unable to locate problem. Feel free to provide any futher information.

- Salom, WI, USA

problem #107

Nov 012000

Ram 1500

  • miles
ABS braking system light comes on dashboard and stays on. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Humbolt, TN, USA

problem #106

May 202001

Ram 1500

  • miles
When applying brakes in a panic stop they locked up, resulting in a collision which caused minor injuries.

- Bremen, KY, USA

problem #105

Oct 012000

Ram 1500

  • miles
When applying brakes ABS braking system lights comes on dashboard panel. Dealership is aware of problem. Pedal is hard and sticks a little.

- Humbolt, TN, USA

problem #104

Oct 102000

Ram 1500

  • miles
Consumer was traveling on highway the and noticed that ABS braking system light came on intermittently on dashboard. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Humbolt, TN, USA

problem #103

Sep 182000

Ram 1500

  • miles
ABS and the brake lamp come on and sometimes stays on. Blower motor sometimes won't work when shutting off the car and starting it back up. Then, if tapping the bottle it will start up. Consumer has had same problem as recall for blower switch.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #102

Aug 072000

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving to a stop sign behind other vehicle, applied brake pedal and vehicle lost braking power. Consumer was forced to drive off the road. Technician pointed out that problem was with brake line that delivered fluid to brakes.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #101

Feb 151999

Ram 1500

  • miles
The exhaust system and the radio were repalced with no problems from the dealer, the brake system I replaced myself, the transmission was repaired by the dealership with a $100 deductable after contacting chysler, the pitman and idler arm have not yet been repaired, I am not driving the vechicle

- Brown Deer, WI, USA

problem #100

Feb 022000

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes vehicle will pulls hard to left. Dealer has resurfaced front brakes, and flushed master cylinder and its lines, but defect keeps reoccurring.

- Fairfield, WA, USA

problem #99

Dec 131999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission will not shift to 2-3 geras normaly, also, ABS brake light comes on at idle.

- Kernersville, NC, USA

problem #98

Mar 091999

Ram 1500

  • miles
If driving with air conditioning on high, ingnition switch gets so hot it will burn your hand if you touch the bottom of collum, also you loose the engine in traffic. Brakes on rear not strong enough with load

- Elkhart, IN, USA

problem #97

Sep 301999

(reported on)

Ram 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

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