10.0

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

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 2500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 2500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Dec 071997

Ram Van 2500

  • miles

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

Whenever the ABS brakes were applied after going 40mph, vehicle would pull to left. Took to dealer & had mechanic replace front calipers. Also had the suspension, the frame & the alignment checked out.

- Plainsboro, NJ, USA

problem #3

Dec 121996

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
When applying force to the brake pedal the left front wheel locks up, resulting in vehicle pulling to the right, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the front brake calipers.

- Timmonsville, SC, USA

problem #2

Aug 201996

Ram Van 2500

  • miles
Upon applying force to the brake pedal the vehicle pulls to the left. Consumer has contacted the dealer the dealer has replaced the brake calipers.

- Othello, WA, USA

problem #1

Sep 061996

Ram Van 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On normal road conditions when going 55-60 mph and stepping on the brakes, the left side drops down and the vehicle goes to the left. The brake pads and calipers have been replaced. Problem is still occurring. The system has ABS on the rear.

- Gilmanton I.W., NH, USA

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