10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #64

Jan 011996

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On any type of road surface, when braking in an emergency situation, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Condition almost caused several crashes. Front brake pads was replaced at 40,000 miles. Problem still exist.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #63

Jul 061996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While trying to stop vehicle and putting on brakes the vehicle wll pull hard in any direction, causing driver to go off the road. Brakes have been replaceed on 4 occasions, however problem still persisted, Chrysler is replacing vehicle.

- Pinetop, AZ, USA

problem #62

Jun 051997

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed, causing accident.

- Abita Springs, LA, USA

problem #61

Jun 061996

Ram 2500

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, the right side brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to flip over.

- Ogden, UT, USA

problem #60

Mar 131996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
When applying ABS brakes vehicle shakes violently/pulls to the left.

- Victorville, CA, USA

problem #59

Apr 291997

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced a transmission overheating problem. Also, vehicle pulled to the left upon braking/front end misalignment pulled vehicle to the right.

- Brookline, NH, USA

problem #58

Apr 141997

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, when brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the right, and when coming to a stop, brakes lock up/jerks the vehicle, causing a loss of control.

- Malakoff, TX, USA

problem #57

Apr 171997

Ram 2500 4WD

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

- Edge Water, MD, USA

problem #56

Oct 161996

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the brakes would pull and vibrate. Also, the brakes made a loud noise without applying the brakes. Dealer replaced brakes every 6000 miles.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #55

Jan 291997

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes failed, applied the brakes and the pedal goes the floor, loss of effectiveness, pedal fade, S. in for replacement of master cylinder, bleeding the lines.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #54

May 231996

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When braking pedal sometimes goes to floor, vehicle pulls to left, no accidents. Dealer aligned wheels, replaced shim pack, various speed.

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #53

Mar 171997

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes on normal road condtions the pedal went to the floor and vehcile hit a curb. The system has ABS.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #52

Sep 231996

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #51

May 111996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes inoperative.

- Chillicothe, OH, USA

problem #50

Dec 101996

Ram 2500

  • miles
ABS brakes make vehicle pull to side as a result of of recent repairs.

- Freemont, CA, USA

problem #49

Jul 151996

Ram 2500

  • miles
The vehicle's ABS braking system failed at 25 mph, causing the vehicle to skid and resulting in an accident. Previously manufacturer replaced the rotors, brake pads and determined the wheel cylinder was leaking.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #48

Jan 311997

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes, she states that the pedal goes to the floor when brakes are applied and that there is noticeable pedal fading when brakes are used.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #47

Sep 161996

Ram 2500

  • miles
Anti-lock brakes defective; when applied, truck spins around, according to dealer, ABS do not seem to be working, hard to stop, lock up on wet pavement, no accidents, speed from 30 to 45 mph.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #46

Jan 211997

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that when he uses his brakes vehicle pulls to the right, owner is concerned about this problem.

- Pine, CO, USA

problem #45

Dec 311996

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving at various speeds and applying the ABS brakes, rear brakes do not catch, front brakes work only, vehicle continues to experience extended stopping distance before stopping fully. Taken to dealership again.

- Delano, CA, USA

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