10.0

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

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problem #10

Apr 082000

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
The brake system design of the vehicle consists of plastic made caliper pistons, which overheat and wear excessively.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #9

Dec 081999

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Defective brake design resulting in excessive wear to the front and neccessary continued adjustments to the rear brakes, unable to be fixed. Mjs

- Grant, MI, USA

problem #8

Nov 191999

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Vehicle vibrates when consumer applies the brake, consumer expecting a buy back from the manufacturer. Nlm

- Hamilton, OH, USA

problem #7

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed.

- Winchester, CA, USA

problem #6

Jan 221999

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • miles
Truck has developed a brake pull to left under moderate to heavy braking situations and has been to huntington beach Dodge for repair with no sucess

- Fountain Valley, CA, USA

problem #5

May 281998

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake system faulty causing vehicle to pull and wheels to lock up, several repair attempts however system continues to experience defects.

- Apple Vall, MN, USA

problem #4

Jun 161998

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Consumer complaining of driving vehicle on the street at 40 mph, on normal road conditions, when consumer went to apply the brakes, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Dealer notified, but still wants consumer to pay even with warranty. Proportioning valve was replaced. Consumer states there is a snapping noise in the steering column, dealer replaced front axle track. Steering wheel was off center. Lower radiator hose was rubbing the frame and was worn, dealer replaced.

- Easton, MA, USA

problem #3

Feb 161999

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes vehicle severely pulls to the right cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem..et.

- South Charleston, OH, USA

problem #2

Jan 011998

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Brakes continually pull when applying, replacement of pads and calipers did not rectify pulling problems.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #1

Aug 201998

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
When driving at 40mph it vibrates. When brakes applied the truck will pull to the right, .on any pavement, dealer contacted three times and in shop for other reasons, the problem still exists. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Henderson, NV, USA