10.0

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

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problem #24

Jul 181996

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Failure of the ABS brakes, causing loss of power assist, the brake pedal went to the floor.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #23

Aug 131996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During vehicle operation. When the ABS brakes are applied, a severe pull to the right is experienced.

- Northglenn, CO, USA

problem #22

Jun 191996

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
ABS; went to apply the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Lost all braking power, also replaced leaking master cylinder/booster.

- Boswell, OK, USA

problem #21

Aug 071996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When backing the truck there were no brakes when going forward, vehicle has ABS anti-lock brakes. Please descibe.

- Grandville, MI, USA

problem #20

Jan 021996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The front brakes when applied are causing the truck to pull to either side. Left front bearing seatl leaked, dealer has installed new hub and rotor assembly on left front, replaced pads and disc brakes, replaced caliper assembly. Vehicle idles too fast, fuel injector pump replaced due to engine smoking. Steering wheel was off center.

- Sparks, NV, USA

problem #19

Apr 091996

Ram 2500

  • miles
ABS: Anti-lock brakes/normal brake light on dashboard remains illuminated;reset when engine is off, comes back on upon startup, causing ABS to fail.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #18

May 011996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS, brakes make a loud noise when coming to a stop, vehicle will jump when coming to a stop, also replaced front brake pads/ windshield wipr blade/rearview mirror.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #17

Jun 201996

Ram 2500

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

- Cleveland, GA, USA

problem #16

Jun 131996

Ram 2500

  • 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 #15

Mar 121996

Ram 2500

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

- Bristol, VA, USA

problem #14

Jun 181996

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • 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 #13

Jun 181996

Ram 2500

  • 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 #12

Mar 181996

Ram 2500

  • 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 #11

May 281996

(reported on)

Ram 2500

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

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #10

May 171996

Ram 2500

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

- Burford, GA, USA

problem #9

May 191996

Ram 2500

  • miles
ABS brake system locked up on wet surface.

- Dittmer, MO, USA

problem #8

May 161996

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • 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 #7

May 141996

(reported on)

Ram 2500

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

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #6

May 141996

(reported on)

Ram 2500

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

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #5

May 141996

(reported on)

Ram 2500

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

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

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