10.0

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

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1996 Dodge Ram 3500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Owner Comments

problem #3

Apr 211998

(reported on)

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • miles

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

Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #2

Feb 241998

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Drums warped due to overheating.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 111996

(reported on)

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving and applied the brakes vehicle could not stop, took to dealer, replaced the rear brake shoes and turned the drums.. consumer states the rear brakes work for about 30 miles after dealer has replaced them, however then one has to stand on them for any braking power, consumer states that the front brakes are beginning to wear now due to they are the only ones operating on vehicle.

- Sandorn, NY, USA

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