10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
21 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,980 miles

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problem #41

Jun 011996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
ABS brakes failed, resultin gin extended stopping distance.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #40

Jul 121996

Ram 3500

  • miles
The vehicle has been in the shop (11) times for brake problems. When driving the vehicle it pulls very hard/it fades and sometimes the brakes lock up. The system has ABS.

- Thornton, CO, USA

problem #39

Oct 031996

(reported on)

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When anti-lock brakes in the rear are applied the vehicle pulls to the right or to the left. Consumer states rotors have been replaced twice, as well as calipers and pads which have been replaced 5 times.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #38

Oct 011996

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer was driving, when applying the brakes truck wouldn't stop, there is a grinding noise (ABS anti-lock brake )

- Orland Park, IL, USA

problem #37

Aug 291996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
Anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in extended stopping distance, also passenger's seat belt did not retract/differential slipped and also replaced torque converter.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #36

Sep 051996

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer states that when the vehicle is in reverse and you apply the brakes and that the front brakes grab and lock up and the back brakes keep rolling. This condition caused a wreck. The road conditions were normal at the time. The system has ABS.

- Highlands, NC, USA

problem #35

Sep 261996

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle pulls to the right.

- Canastota, NY, USA

problem #34

Dec 251995

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, replacement of calipers and disc pads and rotros, 8 times, complete loss of brake effectiveness.

- Headland, AL, USA

problem #33

Jun 221995

Ram 3500

  • miles
Brakes are spongy and they go down to the floor. The ABS light and the brake light keep coming on. This happens on normal road conditions.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #32

Sep 211995

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes inoperative, pedal goes to the floor when applied. Left rear brake locks up and vacuum leak. Up, and leaks fluid. Experienced same problem 6 times, also rear wheel cylinder failed 3 times.

- Martinsville, IN, USA

problem #31

Aug 301996

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
The windsheild wipers aren't working and the ABS anti-lock brakes lock up.

- Mardlehead, MA, USA

problem #30

Jul 301996

Ram 3500

  • miles
Upon applying ABS brakes @ 45 mph, they locked upon not releasing. Road surface wet at the time.

- Cumming, GA, USA

problem #29

May 041996

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS, brake failure, rotors in vehicle continue to fail, causing extended stopping distance.

- London , 00, USA

problem #28

Apr 011996

Ram 3500

  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to left and then to right.the truck has ABS.

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA

problem #27

Jul 151996

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Vehicle's ABS braking system has excessive brake wear and caliper is freezing.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #26

May 311996

Ram 3500

  • miles
Anti-lock brakes failed, causing all four wheels to lock up; resulting in an accident, airbag did not deploy; no warning/no lights came on dashboard.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #25

Apr 011996

Ram 3500

  • miles
The rear anti-lock brakes do not activate and the front brakes lock up and cause the truck to skid. This has caused two accidents.

- Vista, CA, USA

problem #24

Apr 011996

Ram 3500

  • miles
The rear anti-lock brakes do not activate and the front brakes lock up and cause the truck to skid. This has caused two accidents.

- Vista, CA, USA

problem #23

Apr 011996

Ram 3500

  • miles
ABS brakes, when you apply force to the brakes the vehicle pulls to the left.

- Campbellspor, WI, USA

problem #22

Apr 151996

Ram 3500

  • miles
The ABS system and the primary braking system does not respond and stop the truck when brake pedal is applied.

- Navasota, TX, USA

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