10.0

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

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problem #3

Jan 051999

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
On three occasions brakes have lost pressure to hydraulic system. On last incident accident was the result of losing braking entirely. Since system totally failed and inspection of braking components, excluding ABS, have not uncovered defect it, but light on ABS system has turned on -indicating system problem - I believe ABS components may be faulty

- Powder Spring, GA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 071996

Ram Van 1500 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

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problem #1

Jul 301996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
When applying the brakes in damp weather, the front brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to slide.

- Lake City, FL, USA

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