10.0

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

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problem #5

Dec 242001

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Applied the brakes and felt no response nor any decrease in speed other than releasing the accelerator, resulting in hitting the vehicle in front. After applyning the parking brake only the left front locked as I swerved to the left, replace pads and changed the brake fluid.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #4

Jun 091997

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The brake pads wore out 4 times within 40,000 miles. Dealer claimed it was due to the consumer's way of driving..et.

- Morgan Hill, CA, USA

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problem #3

Aug 251997

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
When applying the brakes heard a metal to metal grinding sound. This is due to the wearing of the brake pads. The brakes pads will be replaced.

- Granton, WI, USA

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problem #2

Jan 121997

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Upon applying force to the brake pedal the vehicle pulls to the right and left, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the brakes pads and shoes.

- Plano , TX, USA

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problem #1

Sep 061996

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On normal road conditions when going 55-60 mph and stepping on the brakes, the left side drops down and the vehicle goes to the left. The brake pads and calipers have been replaced. Problem is still occurring. The system has ABS on the rear.

- Gilmanton I.W., NH, USA

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