10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
14 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #12

Jun 181996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Ask for ext 455. Backing out of driveway something popped, noticed light on dash panel. Loss total brake and anti lock braking system.

- Martinez, GA, USA

problem #11

Mar 181996

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Epa standard. Onboard computer redesigned for 1999, doesn't provide proper reading to engine, resulting in hesitation and stalling.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #10

May 281996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
ABS braking system not working properly, experiencing weak/mushy brake pedal.

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #9

May 171996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
The ABS system will not stop the vehicle at all.

- Burford, GA, USA

problem #8

May 191996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
ABS brake system locked up on wet surface.

- Dittmer, MO, USA

problem #7

May 161996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
While backing up made attempt to slow/stop, brake pedal went to floor at approx. 10mph, afterwards ABS and hydralic light appeared.

- Manalapan, NJ, USA

problem #6

May 141996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
ABS braking system not working properly, experiencing weak/mushy brake pedal

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #5

May 141996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
ABS braking system not working properly, experiencing weak/mushy brake pedal

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #4

May 141996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
ABS braking system not working properly, experiencing weak/mushie brake pedal.

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #3

Mar 071996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
ABS brakes; failure on the ABS brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor, causing the consumer to have a accident.

- Ravonan, OH, USA

problem #2

Nov 151995

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
ABS: Lot of pulsation when applying; steering pulls left/right on hard brake application.

- Sonora, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 141996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Failure of the ABS brake caused consumer to have a near accident.

- Sandorn, NY, USA