10.0

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

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 brakes problems

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #15

Jul 022002

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

Consumer states frontal brakes were replaced.

- Brookfield, WI, USA

problem #14

Dec 152000

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer took vehicle in for inspection and found out brake pad fell off. Metal to metal ruined rotor. Both had to be cut because other good one was worn down. Also, fuel pump went bad for second time. Consumer stopped at a stop after returning from store and vehicle stalled. It no longer started right up, it always heitated like it was not trying to catch. Dealer said it lost its program because it was not used enough. Consumers warranty was expired, covered cost.

- Pottsville, PA, USA

problem #13

Apr 271999

Ram 1500

  • miles
Right front brakes make a clanking noise while driving. Noise stops when applying brakes. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem is still occurring. Provide further details.

- Florissant, MO, USA

problem #12

Aug 181999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles

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

1st taken to dealer for improper tire wear @ 30704 miles / dealer claimed tire rotation problem / calipers were faulty instead / rotors failed at 38728.

- Sidney, OH, USA

problem #11

Nov 041999

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
I have had many attempts to fix the problem on the front end fixed, because I have been told the rear brake adjusters dont work( dot number: )

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #10

Jun 061999

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
The pads still had over 50% left on them when they came apart. I still have the pads!

- Dingmans Ferry, PA, USA

problem #9

Jul 241997

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

When brakes are applied vehicle would pull to the right. Sometimes will also pull to the left. Had taken vehicle to dealer at least 6 times & problem still not solved. Was told design flaw. In addition, fron T brakes rotors/pads & torsion bar were replaced due to severe brake pulling. Was tsb on brake pulling.

- Thatcher, AZ, USA

problem #8

Jul 101999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
No summary

- Evans Mills, NY, USA

problem #7

May 241999

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Front brakes locks up on ice or snow, ABS brakes only on the rear of the vehicle. Dealer cannot identify the problem.

- Camas, WA, USA

problem #6

May 151998

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
I have had extensive brake problems with my 97 Dodge Ram. There has always been a rattle from the front driver's side wheel area. There has also been a intermittent brake pull to the driver side. It became a serious problem after the brakes were replaced at 12000 miles. The truck has also had excessive pad wear. The first set was replaced ON5/15/98 with 12314 miles on the truck. The second set was replaced ON6/1/98 with 13093 miles. The third set was replaced on 8/13/98 with 16336 miles on the truck. The fourth set of brakes was replaced on 4/6/99 with 25323 miles on the truck. Counting the original set of brakes, which started squealing at approximately 12000 miles, I have had five sets of front brake pads and three sets of rotors put on this truck. Not to mention that the intermittent brake pull has not gone away. Even after installing this last set of pads. I went to arbitration. I had witness statements, but the arbitrator denied my claim to have daimler Chrysler purchase my truck back. I have also had many close calls when the truck would pull to the left into oncoming traffic. The truck has also bounced off of the center median more than once. The pattern is always the same. I get the truck back from a brake repair and it is fine for one to two weeks. After a short while, one to two weeks, the truck starts to make a rattling noise from the front drivers side wheel well, then the brake pedal will get soft. Then the intermittent brake pull starts all over again. I would appreciate any help that you could give me. I have lost confidence in this vehicle, and will not drive it any more than I have to. I also will not let my wife drive it or loan it out to any friends.

- Waddell, AZ, USA

problem #5

Apr 151997

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

No summary listed for this vehicle.( dot number: Tire size: P223/17R )

- Webester, TX, USA

problem #4

Mar 011997

Ram 1500

  • miles
The truck has had chronic brake pull problems - either to the right or left side. The dealer hasn't been responsive to resolve the problem in question. No parts were replaced by the dealer; Chrysler has been very unresponsive to the problem. The pull is so bad that the truck will actually change lanes while braking. I am not sure if NHTSA really does anything, but if they stand for safety, then this problem should be very seriously looked into. Many other people have complained about this same problem. For more information concerning the brake pull problems, please refer to: www.cartrackers.com/forums/messages/164.mechgoblins.html. there are many people there that have experienced the same problem I have.( dot number: Tire size: 245/75 )

- Fullerton, CA, USA

problem #3

Sep 291998

Ram 1500

  • miles
Consumer experiencing prematuure wearing of brake pads and rotors. When applying brakes, consumer can hear a metal to metal grinding sound.vehicle been in dealer shop and was infomed that there was no reason; it was normal.

- Henrietta, NY, USA

problem #2

Feb 031998

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes are applied intermittently the vehicle pulls to the left and or to the right. The dealer has repalced the front brakes on the vehicle.

- Eagle Point, OR, USA

problem #1

Nov 041997

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes will lock up, worse in inclement weather, hears squeaky noise. Dealer replaced front capiler/rotors/pads rear drums. Cleaned rear drums/shoes. This is an intermittent problem, still experiencing defect.

- Vermont, IL, USA

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