10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments

problem #7

Dec 242001

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Applied the brakes and felt no response nor any decrease in speed other than releasing the accelerator, resulting in hitting the vehicle in front. After applyning the parking brake only the left front locked as I swerved to the left, replace pads and changed the brake fluid.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #6

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On several occasions the brakes / calipers / pads / rotors failed.

- Yucaipa, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 091997

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The brake pads wore out 4 times within 40,000 miles. Dealer claimed it was due to the consumer's way of driving..et.

- Morgan Hill, CA, USA

problem #4

Mar 021998

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Vehicle shakes violently when brakes are applied. Qcaw

- Payson, AZ, USA

problem #3

Aug 251997

Ram 2500

  • miles
When applying the brakes heard a metal to metal grinding sound. This is due to the wearing of the brake pads. The brakes pads will be replaced.

- Granton, WI, USA

problem #2

Jan 121997

Ram 2500

  • miles
Upon applying force to the brake pedal the vehicle pulls to the right and left, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the brakes pads and shoes.

- Plano , TX, USA

problem #1

Sep 061996

Ram 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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