10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #20

Jan 011996

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed.

- Laguna Hills, CA, USA

problem #19

Aug 231996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle will severely pull to the right. After taking the vehicle in for service five times the vehicle now pulls to the left. Dealer has replaced the brake pads and the calipers with no remedy. Consumer states vehicle has been brought in 2 times more and still problem exists. Vehicle has an intermittent transmission, vehicle won't shift the transmission from 1st to 2nd gear, resulting in red lining the motor and severe jerking in traffic.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #18

Jul 061996

Ram 3500 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 #17

Jul 121997

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle keeps on going for a short distance before the vehicle comes to a stop. Driver noticed that the vehicle has a lot of vibration and shaking in it.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #16

Feb 211997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Brakes failed 5 times.

- Encino, CA, USA

problem #15

Jun 051997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Upon applying force to brakes, there is an extended stopping distance and brakes fade away.

- Merced, CA, USA

problem #14

Feb 121997

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake noise.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #13

Jun 121996

Ram 3500

  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the left. Dealer attempted to fix vehicle several times but the vehicle stills pulls when applying the brakes.

- La Verne, CA, USA

problem #12

Jan 131996

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake problem causes vehicle to pull to the left when brakes are applied.

- Colorado S, CO, USA

problem #11

Nov 271996

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
While in stop position experienced hydraulic brake failure when pedal faded then went to floor, dlr has replaced several parts to correct, problem persists.

- Swansea, MA, USA

problem #10

Oct 021996

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed applied brakes and they made a loud grinding noise, in for repair twice in one year.

- Orangeville, CA, USA

problem #9

Jun 141996

Ram 3500

  • miles
When applying the brakes, the right front brake locked up.

- Lakewood, OH, USA

problem #8

Jul 151996

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors/pads/master cylinder replaced due to brake failure/pulling to one side.

- Albuquerqu, NM, USA

problem #7

Jul 311996

Ram 3500

  • miles
Applied brakes, front brakes completely disintegrated, driver heard loud noise, noticed loss of stopping power prior to failure, no other prior warning. Drove very slowly until came to stop, no accident.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #6

Mar 121996

Ram 3500

  • miles
Vehicle brakes are pulling to the right when applying the brakes.

- St Louis, MD, USA

problem #5

Mar 121996

Ram 3500

  • miles
Vehicle brakes are pulling to the right when applying the brakes.

- St Louis, MD, USA

problem #4

Mar 121996

Ram 3500

  • miles
Vehicle brakes are pulling to the right when applying the brakes.

- St Louis, MD, USA

problem #3

Mar 111996

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Not sure if ABS or not; when applying brakes, they stick, grinds/vibrate and eventually shuts engine off.

- Lewiston, NY, USA

problem #2

Mar 111996

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Not sure if ABS or not; when applying brakes, they stick, grinds/vibrate and eventually shuts engine off.

- Lewiston, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 071995

Ram 3500

  • miles
While driving the brake pedal went to the floor.

- Lake Elsonor, CA, USA