NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

1996 Dodge Ram 2500 (Page 2 of 7)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 brakes problems

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1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 7)

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problem #104

Oct 201999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

When the brakes are applied the brakes go to the floor, reslting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has repaired the vehicle several times, and the problem still exists.

- Etowah, TN, USA

problem #103

Oct 201999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor., vehicle only slows down and does not stops. Also, when applying the brakes the ABS warning light comes on. Dealer has turned off the ABS warning light, and there was no problem. Owner says the problem is still happening.

- Etowah, TN, USA

problem #102

Sep 301999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Replaced brakes five times within two years. Also, the rotors are prematurley wearing.

- Dover, PA, USA

problem #101

Jan 011996

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles

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

While traveling with heavy load vehicle exprencde extended stopping distance. Manufacturer has been contacted.

- Lander, WI, USA

problem #100

Aug 151998

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission shudders at 45 mph, does not shift and shakes when going into 3rd or overdirve, and jerks and slips, dealer has replaced the valve body and reconditioned transmission and replaced convertor, transmission continues to lock up and jerk. Driver and passenger side mirrors were both replaced due to being loose. Emergency brake handle came off and was replaced. Fuel gauge read empty with 12 gallons in tank, dealer replaced fuel pump module. Wiper blades weren't cleaning windshield, dealer replaced both wiper blades, windshield washer was inoperable, dealer replaced washer motor. Vehicle has experienced many problems with the interior and dome lights failing, dome light keeps blowing fuse and dealer has replaced the strip lighting and fuse box door and repaired the open circuit to junction block. Radiator cap was replaced due to low coolant. There was a brake fluid leak, dealer replaced caps for the master cylinder, the brake and ABS light were illuminated, dealer replaced rear wheel speed sensor and wiring. Passenger side vent window would not open and leaked air. Vehicle only gets 13mph on highway, consumer states this is poor gas mileage.

- Warreen, MI, USA

problem #99

Mar 241999

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes, vehicle has no power. Also, the power steering failed, causing consumer to put vehicle into neutral, and rev the engine. Took six months to get part after repeated calls. Front brakes wearing out prematurely because rear brakes are not self adjusting. Very unsafe when braking at higher speeds. The left rear axle seal was leaking. Water collects near the passenger door underneath the carpet.

- North Olmsted, OH, USA

problem #98

Jun 261999

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Just pulled away from green light when another vehicle pulled out also. Consumer's vehicle's engine roared after being hit. Traveled 30ft & hit telephone pole. Had no steering or brake control. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact with the pole. The right front end was only hit slightly.

- Salem, OH, USA

problem #97

Sep 151996

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Dealership and Chrysler have acknowledged that this is a known fault and a technical service bulletin has been filed with NHTSA yet they refuse to resolve the problem citing that the vehicle has been modified with an aftermarket lift kit. I have been in contact with one other Dodge vehicle owner with the same problem. His name is richard hardy (714) 964-0483. He has also been denied warranty work. He, along with a local suspension shop have worked to identify the problem with the brakes and suspension. Unable to locate the problem, he submitted to Dodge's demoands of removing the lift kit ( this is a difficult 6 hour process). The problem still existed when the lift kit was removed. When the vehicle was returned to Mr. Hardy after the warranty work was completed it still exhibits the same problem. As this is a known problem and existed prior to the installation of the lift kit, I have refused to remove my lift kit as it has no bearing on remedying the problem. I am appealing to you to help me resolve this issue.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #96

Jul 161996

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed T ABS brakes lock up, and all tires squeal.

- Spring Grove, MN, USA

problem #95

May 061999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
ABS brake problems; when applying brakes duriing heavy braking conditions, ABS brakes do not work correctly, and truck glides along. This happens on normal road condtions. The dealer is not able to detect what the problem is with the system.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #94

Nov 051998

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles

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

Excessive pedal effort required to stop vehicle in normal braking situations. Front brakes smoke during hard stops or in stop and go traffic. It also gives off a burning smell. Brought back to dealer 2 times and they state that it is "normal". I just found out that in 1997, Dodge changed the master cylinder on this truck to a larger unit. The rest of the brake system components are the same. I would think that this would solve my problem.

- Annandale, NJ, USA

problem #93

Jul 121998

Ram 2500

  • miles
Whenever consumer is driving on wet or damp roads the brakes would lock-up if applied.

- Wampum, PA, USA

problem #92

Aug 091998

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The brakes were replaced at least 5 different times. Brake lining overheats when brakes are applied. Vehicle not stopping when brakes are applied quickly. Dealer cannot find problem.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #91

Apr 021998

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Brakes have been a continued problem with vehicle, several repairs made however continue to have problems.

- Sardinia, NY, USA

problem #90

Jul 291998

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying brakes in a panic stop, the brakes fail to stop the vehicle, causing extended stopping distance.

- Shoreview, MT, USA

problem #89

Aug 191997

Ram 2500

  • miles
ABS brakes failed seven times. Also replaced rotors.

- Pinetop, AZ, USA

problem #88

Oct 261996

Ram 2500

  • miles
Rear brakes failed, and vehicle pulled either to the right or left, incident occurred at any time and at any speed. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. It resulted in three accidents.

- Pinetop, AR, USA

problem #87

Apr 281998

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
When driving at various speed and applying brakes, vehicle pulls to the left. The harder pushes on brakes the harder vehicle pulls to left. Consumer has to counter steer in order to avoid hitting oncoming traffic. Has replaced brakes pads, but defect is still occurring.

- Avondale, AZ, USA

problem #86

Apr 231998

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying brakes in a panic stop, there is extended stopping distance before vehicle comes to a complete stop.

- Maryville, TN, USA

problem #85

Apr 211998

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving on icy roads ABS brakes lock up.

- Ellsworth Afb, SD, USA

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