10.0

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

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1997 Dodge Ram Van 1500 brakes problems

brakes problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1997 Dodge Ram Van 1500:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

1997 Dodge Ram Van 1500 Owner Comments

problem #11

Jan 022002

Ram Van 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 #10

Aug 282001

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

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

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #9

Mar 232001

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
After the brakes have been rebuilt there is still chatter from one or more wheels which can be felt by noticeable lunges when slowing to a stop and when coming into curves on mountain highways. Nlm

- Lowell, NC, USA

problem #8

Nov 211998

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

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 #7

Jan 191999

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
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 #6

Jul 231998

Ram Van 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 #5

May 281998

Ram Van 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 Van 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Extended stopping distance.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #3

Oct 201997

Ram Van 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 Van 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 Van 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

Not what you are looking for?