10.0

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

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problem #29

Mar 211997

Ram Van 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When backing or parallel parking and going at idle speed, brakes do not work. The vacuum pump does not supply adequate suction.

- Smithfield, UT, USA

problem #28

Oct 311999

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • miles
Truck exhibits serious pull to the left when braking. Been for service several times, replacing entire braking system, spent $2000+ on repairs, problem goes away for a couple months then comes back. Truck cannot be safely driven because the brake pull is so serious. Hitting the brakes can make the truck change lanes to the left (oncoming traffic). Cannot afford to dump more money into repairs for a problem that does not seem repairable (out of warranty). Saw many complaints on internet of same problem. Dodge must issue a recall. Very dangerous problem making lemons out of 4-5 year old trucks. Please help.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #27

Dec 151998

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer says while driving under any driving conditions the brakes fade out and come back in when applied, the pedal goes to the floor, giving no response and then it will pump back up on its own to respond. The dealer has not been contacted.

- Cambridge, MA, USA

problem #26

Dec 031998

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake system will not stop in emergency stopping.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #25

Nov 181998

Ram Van 3500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
3500 - started at 6000 miles the front brakes wore out. Replaced with new ones. Then again at 12000 miles front brakes, rotors, replaced. Then at 20000 miles calibers, brake pads, and rotors replaced. At 30000 miles master cylinder, brake hoses, replaced. Again at 40000 miles all the above replaced. At 50000 miles brake pads replaced again. At 60000 miles everything checked, tires changed, and still the truck pulls to the left at braking. Contacted Dodge customer service telling them what has happened. They said they could not help me. A service bulletin had been issued months ago pertaining to this problem but the dealer refused to help.

- West Liberty, OH, USA

problem #24

Aug 261996

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Brakes failed causing noise in the front wheel area.

- Oxford, PA, USA

problem #23

Aug 021995

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Brake assembly failed.

- Stockton, NJ, USA

problem #22

Mar 021998

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
In a sudden stop when braking the vehicle sways to the left side, almost resulting in an accident, cause unknown. Dlr replaced shims/ front brake pads/ rotor and control arm, etc. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Richland Center, WI, USA

problem #21

Mar 271997

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Brakes pull unevenly.

- Tomahawk, WI, USA

problem #20

Dec 311996

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Braking system not designed to operate when vehicle is full.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #19

Mar 171997

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Driver's side front brake is the only operative brake. Cause unknown.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #18

Dec 301996

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle will pull to the left or right and cause the vehicle to go into another lane of traffic.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

problem #17

Aug 071996

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes are spongy, causing driver to use excessive force when applying brakes/extended stopping distances.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #16

Jul 301995

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
When brakes are applied the truck pulls to the right.

- Escondido, CA, USA

problem #15

Jul 211995

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Brakes pull to one side or the other, causing excessive wear.

- Everton, AR, USA

problem #14

Apr 041996

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Brakes squeak pull vehicle to the left.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #13

Dec 261995

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Truck pulls when brakes are applied, causing loss of control.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #12

Dec 261995

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Truck pulls when brakes are applied, causing loss of control.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #11

Sep 011995

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Vehicle pulls to the extreme left when braking, dealer cannot fix.

- Anaheim Hill, CA, USA

problem #10

Sep 011995

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Vehicle pulls to the extreme left when braking, dealer cannot fix.

- Anaheim Hill, CA, USA

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