10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 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 #9

May 211997

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

Consumer has a problem with brakes. They work fine when driving in town. When driving at 30 - 35 mph or more, the brakes do not stop accurately. When pressing the pedal for braking driver must release them. Then press again before stopping.

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

problem #8

Oct 011996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Entire braking system failure cannot be repaired due to engineering defect. Vehicle involved in three collisions due to brake failure.

- Pinetop, AZ, USA

problem #7

Aug 091996

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Brakes failed.

- Sierra Vis, AZ, USA

problem #6

Jul 201997

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

Premature wear and failure of rear brake shoes. Brakes have been repeatedly repaired; problem still exist.

- Cooperstow, NY, USA

problem #5

Jan 011996

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Vehicle swerves excessively to the right under moderate braking, front wheel locks, and front brakes squeel after moderate use. Vehicle braking is unpredictable when trailer towing despite an electric trailer brake control.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #4

Jan 011996

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Vehicle swerves excessively to the right under moderate braking, front wheel locks, and front brakes squeel after moderate use. Vehicle braking is unpredictable when trailer towing despite an electric trailer brake control.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 011996

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles

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

Vehicle swerves excessively to the right under moderate braking, front wheel locks, and front brakes squeel after moderate use. Vehicle braking is unpredictable when trailer towing despite an electric trailer brake control.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 171997

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Steering and braking malfunctions.

- Mount Airy, MD, USA

problem #1

Aug 311996

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Going to a camp ground on dirt road, hauling a trailer, going down a hill, driver tried to apply brakes (ABS), had no brakes, ran into another vehicle w/trailer, the other vehicle literally stopped the vehicle at bottom of hill. After inspection, it was found that the master cylinder was faulty.

- Lucerne Valley, CA, USA

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