10.0

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

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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments

problem #7

Dec 101999

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

Brakes wear excessively after being applied. Brakes were changed. 6,000 miles later, needed replacing after making squeaking noise. Informed by mechanic rear cylinders too small for brakes on truck. Given printout from Napa, indicating defective cylinders. Not enough pressure for rear brakes from cylinders. Contacted manufacturer & informed consumer of a tsb regarding front pads and shoes & cylinders.

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #6

Apr 211998

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #5

Sep 011996

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Excessive wear of front brake calipers/pads and rotors. In addition, wheel cylinders /tie rod end/fuel injection pump/radio malfunctioned.

- Hamburg, NJ, USA

problem #4

Aug 151996

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Right/rear wheel cylinder leaks.

- Edison, NJ, USA

problem #3

Jul 301996

Ram 2500

  • miles
Replaced rear wheel cylinder.

- Cooperstown, NY, USA

problem #2

Jul 181996

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake cylinder sensor bent.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #1

Jul 151996

Ram 2500

  • miles
The vehicle's ABS braking system failed at 25 mph, causing the vehicle to skid and resulting in an accident. Previously manufacturer replaced the rotors, brake pads and determined the wheel cylinder was leaking.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

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