10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1996 Dodge Ram 3500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #24

Dec 301998

Ram 3500

  • miles

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

Axle seal failed, brake shoes replaced.

- Goshen, CT, USA

problem #23

Dec 271998

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Initial transmission problem started @ 38000 just out of warranty. Dealer said they couldn't help. I never thought of contacting manufacturer. Trans. Diagnosis complete at 72500 mis, dealer say rebuild, R+R at 89300mis. Brake mastercylinder lid was leaking causing insufficiet fluid level lead to pad and shoe failure. Transmission failure led to lifter failure in the engine. Trans would long shift putiing strain on engine causing a higher rev. Ultimately weakening 2 lifters. I am now hearing a noise and feeling jolts on the steering wheel turning left. Problem is unknown at this time.

- Oakford, PA, USA

problem #22

May 031999

Ram 3500

  • miles
The brake pads are also in need of changing at 50000 miles when they were changed at 22702miles by the dealership. Something is wrong with the breaking system.

- Buda, IL, USA

problem #21

Aug 011998

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles

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

Brakes overheat and crack the brake pads which fell off while towing a very large trailer.

- Hackett, AR, USA

problem #20

Sep 181996

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors out of round, brake pads failed resulting in vibration.

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #19

Apr 281998

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • 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 #18

Apr 111998

Ram 3500

  • miles

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

The brake pads separated from the shoe, causing the wheel to lock up. The dealer has been notified.

- Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #17

Aug 081997

Ram 3500

  • miles
ABS brake problems; intermittently when applying the brakes on dry road conditions, under normal braking, they seem to be very spongy, and the pedal travels to the floorboard. They do not stop the truck. All brake pads have be replaced on 3/7/98. The rear brakes pads were glazed over like they were heated up.

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

problem #16

Feb 271998

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front brake shoes pads. Has replaced the pads and shoes every 7,000 miles. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the shoes and pads, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem.

- Navarre, OH, USA

problem #15

Aug 031997

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Premature wear of front brake disc pads and shoes. Also, brake shoe/drum adjusters failed.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #14

Jun 181997

Ram 3500

  • miles

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

When brakes are applied vehicle veers to the right; also, ABS light and brake lights come on when pulling a trailer. In addition, replaced front brake rotors/pads/calipers.

- Shelbyville, TN, USA

problem #13

Aug 231996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle will severely pull to the right. After taking the vehicle in for service five times the vehicle now pulls to the left. Dealer has replaced the brake pads and the calipers with no remedy. Consumer states vehicle has been brought in 2 times more and still problem exists. Vehicle has an intermittent transmission, vehicle won't shift the transmission from 1st to 2nd gear, resulting in red lining the motor and severe jerking in traffic.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #12

Jul 091997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Vehicles front disc brake system at 20,000 miles had 4 sets of pads and 3 sets of rotors.then, everything connected to the front braking system was changed. The manufacturer bought the vehicle back, they could not find the defect.

- Abilene, TX, USA

problem #11

Oct 141996

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Left front brake pad worn.

- Edison, NJ, USA

problem #10

Jun 181996

Ram 3500

  • miles
Front brake pads replaced.

- Cooperstown, NY, USA

problem #9

Apr 171997

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, made a loud noise, also, replaced disc pads/rotoes and calipers.

- Edge Water, MD, USA

problem #8

Apr 101996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Took vehicle to dealer and he said that the rear brakes are not working that's why the front brake need to have brake rotors and pads replaced every 10-1200 miles. Vehicle went through 3 sets of front pads. The non-functioning rear brakes, causing front brakes to work harder.

- Cooperstown, NY, USA

problem #7

Nov 151995

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle's ABS braking system has extreme premature wear and tear, had pads/rotors and other parts changed 9 times.

- Cal,Nev,Ari,, NV, USA

problem #6

Dec 011996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
Front brake rotors malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull; also, front brake pads/ calipers/power locks/gas gauge sender failed.

- West Jordan, UT, USA

problem #5

Apr 041996

Ram 3500

  • miles
When driving in the rain at 30 mph you have to apply so much brake pedal that the front ABS brakes lock up; also, the brake pads have been replaced at 5,500 and 18,000 miles and the calipers have been rebuilt at 18,000 miles.

- St Pete, FL, USA

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