10.0

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

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1996 Dodge Ram Van 1500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Dodge Ram Van 1500 Owner Comments

problem #9

May 082001

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles

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

Consumer states brake shoes and brake drums were down to the metal and had to be replaced.

- Junction, TX, USA

problem #8

Sep 031999

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Bracket for the emergency brake cable has fallen off due to nuts on the bolts securing the bracket becoming loose and both falling off. Nuts are located behind the gas tank and are not accessable unless the gas tank is removed. Emergency brake not operational.

- Wilsonville, OR, USA

problem #7

Jul 041996

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ongoing problem with rear brakes adjusting at least 5 different times. Brakes fail to work. The self adjustor does not work. Had to have them manually adjusted.

- Sassamansville, PA, USA

problem #6

Apr 151996

Ram Van 1500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

Rear brakes failed to stop vehicle when brakes were applied. Front brakes working fine. Sometimes front brakes lock up. Took to dealer & was informed rear brakes functioned fine. Found no problems.

- Cummings, GA, USA

problem #5

Aug 031997

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Premature wear of front brake disc pads and shoes. Also, brake shoe/drum adjusters failed.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #4

Mar 101997

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Rear brakes replaced.

- Cooperstown, NY, USA

problem #3

Dec 251996

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Brake drum failed.

- Sunland, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 021996

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Rear brake drums causing, severe vibration ( out-of-round). Replaced but exhibiting identical symptoms.

- Lovettsville, VA, USA

problem #1

Dec 111996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving and applied the brakes vehicle could not stop, took to dealer, replaced the rear brake shoes and turned the drums.. consumer states the rear brakes work for about 30 miles after dealer has replaced them, however then one has to stand on them for any braking power, consumer states that the front brakes are beginning to wear now due to they are the only ones operating on vehicle.

- Sandorn, NY, USA

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