10.0

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

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problem #12

Jan 022002

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes, only half of brakes were appyling pressure to rotors. Consumer performed repairs to vehicle. The ridge in casting keeps the caliper from floating freely applying pressure only to the piston side of the caliper.

- Zion, IL, USA

problem #11

Aug 282001

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A rapid wear of pads and rotors.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #10

Nov 211998

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at highway speeds, brakes are soft wehn applied, and the pedal goes straight to the floorboard, causing vehicle to not stop. Consumer had to keep his foot down on the brakes until the vehicle came to a stop.

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #9

Jan 191999

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Premature wear of the brakes causes them to overheat, and makes it difficult to stop vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.

- Brick Town, NJ, USA

problem #8

Dec 071998

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Whenever the brakes are applied for a sudden stop, the vehcile veers severely to the left or right, almost changing lanes. Dealer says it's normal.

- Grandview, MO, USA

problem #7

Jul 231998

Ram 3500

  • miles
Brakes do not provide adequate braking during abrupt stops. Adjusted rear brakes but that did not fix the problem.

- Great Mill, MD, USA

problem #6

May 281998

Ram 3500

  • miles
While driving about 5 mph and stepping on the brake pedal, brakes make a grinding noise metal to metal and lock up the front tires. When this happens could lose control of vehicle.

- Bakerfield, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 031997

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Extended stopping distance.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #4

Oct 201997

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes are applied the vehicle sways to the left or to the right. Also, experiences extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified four times.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #3

Jun 061997

Ram 3500

  • miles
When applying the brakes under any circumstances, the truck swerves to the left or right, more to the left. The dealer has attempted to repair the problem (6) times. Problem still exists.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 111997

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving consumer smelled brake fluid burning, pulled over and opened hood and the truck was on fire.

- Hugo, OK, USA

problem #1

Jun 161997

(reported on)

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the hydraulic brakes, in type of weather or speed, the vehicle is pulling to the right. The right pulling has been corrected but the vehicle now pulls to the left.

- Grand Junction, CO, USA