10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Dec 101999

Ram 2500

  • miles
Brakes wear excessively after being applied. Brakes were changed. 6,000 miles later, needed replacing after making squeaking noise. Informed by mechanic rear cylinders too small for brakes on truck. Given printout from Napa, indicating defective cylinders. Not enough pressure for rear brakes from cylinders. Contacted manufacturer & informed consumer of a tsb regarding front pads and shoes & cylinders.

- Corona, CA, USA

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problem #6

Apr 211998

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

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problem #5

Sep 011996

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Excessive wear of front brake calipers/pads and rotors. In addition, wheel cylinders /tie rod end/fuel injection pump/radio malfunctioned.

- Hamburg, NJ, USA

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problem #4

Aug 151996

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Right/rear wheel cylinder leaks.

- Edison, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Jul 301996

Ram 2500

  • miles
Replaced rear wheel cylinder.

- Cooperstown, NY, USA

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problem #2

Jul 181996

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake cylinder sensor bent.

- Miami, FL, USA

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problem #1

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

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