10.0

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

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 brakes problems

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #15

Jan 022002

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

When applying brakes, only half of brakes were appyling pressure to rotors. Consumer performed repairs to vehicle. The ridge in casting keeps the caliper from floating freely applying pressure only to the piston side of the caliper.

- Zion, IL, USA

problem #14

Aug 282001

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A rapid wear of pads and rotors.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #13

Jan 222000

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After replacing transmission, transmission failed again. Consumer was driving approximately 65mph and vehicle just gradually started slowing down. Consumer coasted to side of road with engine still running, but not able to go in any gears. Transmission was replaced 1-22-00. Vehicle experiences several transmission problems, there have been recalls amongst the repairs, driveshaft broke while driving, consumer states that Chrysler Corp has no records of a transmission being sent to new country Dodge where the replacement took place, transfer case was retorqued, consumer had taken vehicle to dealer many times prior to complete transmission failure and dealer could not remedy problems. Clunking noise under vehicle, dealer replaced front swaybar links. O2 sensor replaced. Consumer stated at times he hadto hit the starter with a hammer to get it to work, ignition coil failed, and battery failed. Vehicle stalls when coming to a stop, check engine light illuminated. Excessive amounts of fuel used, distributor cap was replaced, vehicle also backfiring. Brakes grinding, front brake pads were metal to metal, rotor was scored badly, dealer replaced front pads and both rotors.

- Gamsevort, NY, USA

problem #12

Nov 182000

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles

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

Unable to stop truck safely. Brake pedal depressed to the floor, truck comes to stop very, very slowly.LT225/75R standard size tires replaced w/sport appearance pachage P265/75R16 by manufacturer. Tires too large for brake system?

- Hilo, HI, USA

problem #11

Nov 211998

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at highway speeds, brakes are soft wehn applied, and the pedal goes straight to the floorboard, causing vehicle to not stop. Consumer had to keep his foot down on the brakes until the vehicle came to a stop.

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #10

Feb 021999

Ram 1500

  • miles
When applying the brakes brake pedal goes to the floor, and the vehicle does not register. Consumer has contacted dealer.

- Williamstown, WV, USA

problem #9

Jan 191999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

Premature wear of the brakes causes them to overheat, and makes it difficult to stop vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.

- Brick Town, NJ, USA

problem #8

Feb 191997

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes are soft and go straight to the floorboard. When slowing down the pedal will slowly go to the floor. Consumer has been having problems with brakes for a while, and can't detemine what the problem is.

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

problem #7

Jul 231998

Ram 1500

  • miles
Brakes do not provide adequate braking during abrupt stops. Adjusted rear brakes but that did not fix the problem.

- Great Mill, MD, USA

problem #6

Nov 261997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Whenever brakes are applied they would coast vehicle, not stopping right away. Brakes would not catch or lock. Pedal goes to floor. No pulsating. The rear brakes were adjusted, causing the braking action to become worse, front pads were replaced and later found to be glazed and brindled.

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #5

May 281998

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

While driving about 5 mph and stepping on the brake pedal, brakes make a grinding noise metal to metal and lock up the front tires. When this happens could lose control of vehicle.

- Bakerfield, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 031997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Extended stopping distance.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #3

Oct 201997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes are applied the vehicle sways to the left or to the right. Also, experiences extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified four times.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #2

Jun 061997

Ram 1500

  • miles
When applying the brakes under any circumstances, the truck swerves to the left or right, more to the left. The dealer has attempted to repair the problem (6) times. Problem still exists.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 161997

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the hydraulic brakes, in type of weather or speed, the vehicle is pulling to the right. The right pulling has been corrected but the vehicle now pulls to the left.

- Grand Junction, CO, USA

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