10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
20 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
17 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,097 miles

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problem #94

Jan 192000

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Consume R has only 39,000 miles on vehicle, and has replaced the brakes.dealer said that warranty has been voided because consumer had paid to have it fixed somewhere else. Manufacture was called also to see if the VIN# was matched to a recall. Was informed no recall.

- Agusta, MO, USA

problem #93

Dec 291999

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving on a 2-lane highway and trying to slow down, anti-lock brake lights came on, and then there were no power assist brakes. Consumer had to stand on the brakes to stop vehicle. Dealer said that they don't have any information on the problem with the brakes.

- Lake St. Louis, MS, USA

problem #92

Sep 151999

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Rear brakes grab and lock up when backing up or starting out sometimes. Transmission doesn't go into overdrive high RPM at high speeds.

- Buhl, ID, USA

problem #91

Sep 161999

(reported on)

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
No summary

- Paris Ontario Canada, AK, USA

problem #90

Aug 101999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, dealer has replaced the master cylinder and the problem still exists. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, USA

problem #89

Jul 211999

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Violent lateral pull upon brake application. Occures about once to five times every 150 applications.

- New Castle, DE, USA

problem #88

Feb 081999

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
I have a long history of reporting serious major safety component problems and failures to Chrysler on both of my vehicles. My vehicles have been in three accidents resulting from failed safety components. Each time after the accident, the dealer was able to find the problem and correct it. However, this has never happened before the accident. In the case of the brake line failure it involves every 1195 BR2500 hd pickup truck. Chrysler found and corrected the problem at some point because the replacement part is designed to reduce the bends which cause the line to rub against the wheel rim on turns. I have experienced thousands of dollars in damages that were caused by Chrysler. How do I get my money back?

- Ballston Lake, NY, USA

problem #87

Jan 271999

Ram 2500

  • miles
This vehicle, and others of same model and year, have chronically weak braking. Have discussed it several times with dealer; no remedies offered. Nearly unable to stop at moderate speeds much of the time. Seems to get somewhat better after repeated usage. I consider it to be unsafe with normal driving practices.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #86

Nov 081997

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to travel, lost control, resulting in a crash/injuries.

- Flat Rock, MI, USA

problem #85

Aug 191998

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes started scrapping and making noise, the inside pads on front were grounded into the rotor, metal against metal, dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem. Consumer made repairs, contacted manufacturer and they cannot duplicate the problem.

- Tallmadge, OH, USA

problem #84

Jul 041998

Ram 2500

  • miles
Whenever the brakes are applied, the rear brakes lock up. When tapping brakes a few times, brakes lock up. If letting up off brakes, would work fine. It only happens intermittently. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.

- Geff, IL, USA

problem #83

Apr 251998

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving left front brakes malfunctioned. The brake rotors and pads were destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Grant Heaven, MI, USA

problem #82

Nov 141994

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Whenever brake pedal is pressed downward to slow or stop vehicle, it would not stop. Vehicle would coast, instead. Took to dealer & service manager said that the brakes had faded. The brakes were a constant problem. Had the brake pads replaced, but the problem was not solved.

- Elizabeth, CO, USA

problem #81

Nov 011997

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS brake failure. Also front brake calipers/pads and rotors malfunctioned. In addition, distributor cap points plugs wires needed replacement.

- Pittsfield, MA, USA

problem #80

Jun 231997

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Anti lock brakes fail in the rear, causing premature wear of the front pads.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #79

Jul 311997

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS brakes locked up twice, once resulting in loss of control/collision. Also, steering column locked up once.

- Kansas Cit, MO, USA

problem #78

Apr 071998

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
When the brakes are applied they grab. The rear brakes release, causing the front brakes to do all of the work, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the rear wheel cylinders and the power booster. The dealer has been made aware of the existing problem.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #77

Mar 251998

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
When the brakes are applied the rear brakes do not stop, causing the front brakes to do all of the work to stop the vehicle, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the rear wheel cylinders.

- Huston, TX, USA

problem #76

Jan 021998

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #75

Sep 291997

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving at approx 55 mph went to push brakes, pedal went to floor, no brakes, no rotors. Had to pull emergency brake in order to stop. There was no warning. Mechanic repaired vehicle, replaced all new brakes, new rotors also replaced.

- Gaylord, MI, USA

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