10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
16 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
16 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #66

Apr 251998

Ram Van 2500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving left front brakes malfunctioned. The brake rotors and pads were destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Grant Heaven, MI, USA

problem #65

Nov 141994

Ram Van 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Whenever brake pedal is pressed downward to slow or stop vehicle, it would not stop. Vehicle would coast, instead. Took to dealer & service manager said that the brakes had faded. The brakes were a constant problem. Had the brake pads replaced, but the problem was not solved.

- Elizabeth, CO, USA

problem #64

Nov 011997

Ram Van 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS brake failure. Also front brake calipers/pads and rotors malfunctioned. In addition, distributor cap points plugs wires needed replacement.

- Pittsfield, MA, USA

problem #63

Jun 231997

(reported on)

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
Anti lock brakes fail in the rear, causing premature wear of the front pads.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #62

Apr 071998

(reported on)

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
When the brakes are applied they grab. The rear brakes release, causing the front brakes to do all of the work, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the rear wheel cylinders and the power booster. The dealer has been made aware of the existing problem.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #61

Jan 021998

Ram Van 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #60

Sep 291997

Ram Van 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving at approx 55 mph went to push brakes, pedal went to floor, no brakes, no rotors. Had to pull emergency brake in order to stop. There was no warning. Mechanic repaired vehicle, replaced all new brakes, new rotors also replaced.

- Gaylord, MI, USA

problem #59

Dec 021997

(reported on)

Ram Van 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Brake problems.

- Wellington, OH, USA

problem #58

Sep 091997

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
ABS brakes failed, causing vehicle to pull to the right. Also, replaced front brake pads.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #57

Dec 201995

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
ABS brakes locked up three times.

- Denver, NC, USA

problem #56

Sep 151997

Ram Van 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the right or to the left. Dealer has not been able to fix the problem.

- Port Orchard, WA, USA

problem #55

Jul 011996

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed.

- West Orang, TX, USA

problem #54

Dec 301996

(reported on)

Ram Van 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes lock up.

- West Milton, PA, USA

problem #53

May 151996

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
Anti-lock brake light comes on spontaneouly when depressed, brake pedal locks up/grabs, causing ABS failure, extended stopping distance. Dealer has not duplicated problem, no corrective action taken.

- Dalton, PA, USA

problem #52

May 171997

(reported on)

Ram Van 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving front brakes failed/ replaced 10 times. Also front tires replaced.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

problem #51

May 161997

(reported on)

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
Owner states that he was involved in a head-on crash traveling at 35-40mph and there was no deployment of driver's side airbag. Also, rear ABS brakes locked up, resulting in a crash.

- North Arlington, NJ, USA

problem #50

Jan 301997

Ram Van 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, loss of brake effectiveness, when braking the pedal goes to the floor, pump backs up, complete loss of pressure, extending stopping distance.

- Chilhowie, VA, USA

problem #49

Jun 011996

Ram Van 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes have been replaced six times due to poor design.

- Pheonix, AZ, USA

problem #48

Apr 211996

Ram Van 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brakes: Driving approximatelty 25mph, person ahead stopped, hit brakes and they grabbed for a second, hit bump in road vehicle slid for 6 feet before stopping. Vehicle has been in for repairs 3 times and each time driver is told something different. Had an accident 4on -18-97 due to brake failure.

- Eggewood, MD, USA

problem #47

Mar 251997

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
While driving vehicle applied brakes (ABS), vehicle would be thrown either R/L each time at various speedd; had taken vehicle to dealer; they are unable to fix problem.

- Independence, MO, USA

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