10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
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problem #6

May 312003

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brakes. Numerous issues. Brake linings on the rear drums have a very short service life. Replaced drums and linings in July of 2002. Drums and linings required replacement again in may of 2003 (approx. 20,000 miles) front pads were replaced in July of 2002 and still have 1/2 of linings left. On bumpy roads, brake system fades in and out. On wet roads, brakes may or may not work reliably. From researching your site, these are not uncommon occurrences. When will this be addressed?

- Indian Head, MD, USA

problem #5

Mar 132002

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
I do not have exact mileage intrevals but the rear brake drums have had to be cut twice already and need it again. The truck just turned 44000 miles and is not used for work or heavy hauling. Normal driving has caused this problem which I feel should not happen. Since this is the third time the drums are out of round, I have to buy new drums as they can only be cut down a couple times and keep their safe thickness. Not only is this a costly item but a very unsafe condition as the rear brake shoes are not in contact with the drums as they should be, and the truck jerks and jolts when the brakes are applied due to uneven braking surfaces.

- Jeffersonville, PA, USA

problem #4

Mar 302000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Under normal braking vehicle pulled to the left. When braking there was vibration coming from the front end, causing poor steering control. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noted that passenger's side right calipers were sticking, also, rear brake drums were replaced due to the brakes being out of round. Consumer still having problems after visting the dealer on several occasions. An engineer from Chrysler indicated the brakes were too powerful for vehicle's weight, causing the suspension to twist upon braking.

- Tipersville, PA, USA

problem #3

Sep 091999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
When you apply the brakes in a hurry or fast they dont always stop me and my wife was almost killed by another truck at a red light I apply the brakes but the truck did not stop the dealer has replaced the brakes, drums, master, and the ABS dump valve.

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #2

Dec 161999

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
Problem: Whole truck shakes or pulsates front to back while braking. Dealer replaced front rotors and pads in April. Problem still existed. Dealer replaced rear drums in September. Problem still exists and getting worse. Dealership does not know how to fix problem and waiting for reply from Chrysler's tech support. Dealtership won't attempt to fix until then.

- Paradise, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 041999

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving vehicle & would apply the brakes, they would start to flutter. Would make squealing noise when the brakes were applied. Been to the dealer & was informed the rear brakes & drums were gone. The drums were not able to be turned. Needed new brake systems.

- Ferndale, MI, USA