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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 (Page 2 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #17

Jul 061996

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While trying to stop vehicle and putting on brakes the vehicle wll pull hard in any direction, causing driver to go off the road. Brakes have been replaceed on 4 occasions, however problem still persisted, Chrysler is replacing vehicle.

- Pinetop, AZ, USA

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problem #16

Jul 121997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle keeps on going for a short distance before the vehicle comes to a stop. Driver noticed that the vehicle has a lot of vibration and shaking in it.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

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problem #15

Feb 211997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Brakes failed 5 times.

- Encino, CA, USA

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problem #14

Feb 121997

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brake noise.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

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problem #13

Jun 121996

Ram 1500

  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the left. Dealer attempted to fix vehicle several times but the vehicle stills pulls when applying the brakes.

- La Verne, CA, USA

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problem #12

Jan 131996

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake problem causes vehicle to pull to the left when brakes are applied.

- Colorado S, CO, USA

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problem #11

Sep 281995

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

During normal driving the vehicle pulls to the right, the problem gets worse when braking is involved.

- Midland, MI, USA

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problem #10

Oct 021996

Ram 1500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed applied brakes and they made a loud grinding noise, in for repair twice in one year.

- Orangeville, CA, USA

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problem #9

Jun 141996

Ram 1500

  • miles
When applying the brakes, the right front brake locked up.

- Lakewood, OH, USA

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problem #8

Jul 151996

Ram 1500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors/pads/master cylinder replaced due to brake failure/pulling to one side.

- Albuquerqu, NM, USA

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problem #7

Jul 311996

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Applied brakes, front brakes completely disintegrated, driver heard loud noise, noticed loss of stopping power prior to failure, no other prior warning. Drove very slowly until came to stop, no accident.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

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problem #6

Mar 121996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle brakes are pulling to the right when applying the brakes.

- St Louis, MD, USA

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problem #5

Mar 121996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle brakes are pulling to the right when applying the brakes.

- St Louis, MD, USA

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problem #4

Mar 121996

Ram 1500

  • miles
Vehicle brakes are pulling to the right when applying the brakes.

- St Louis, MD, USA

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problem #3

Mar 111996

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Not sure if ABS or not; when applying brakes, they stick, grinds/vibrate and eventually shuts engine off.

- Lewiston, NY, USA

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problem #2

Mar 111996

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Not sure if ABS or not; when applying brakes, they stick, grinds/vibrate and eventually shuts engine off.

- Lewiston, NY, USA

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problem #1

Dec 071995

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving the brake pedal went to the floor.

- Lake Elsonor, CA, USA

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