10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,878 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #14

Jun 011997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Brakes pull when applied.

- Long Valle, NJ, USA

problem #13

Sep 181996

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed and caused accident.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #12

Oct 011997

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed several times.

- Bossier City, LA, USA

problem #11

Dec 091997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

Vehicle has had braking system replaced three times by the dealer. The brakes are still malfunctioning. Consumer will contact the manufacturer.

- Waquoit, MA, USA

problem #10

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

problem #9

Sep 041997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes are subject to intermittent failure, causing extended stopping distance. On other occasions, brakes make grinding sound while making a turn and applying the brakes. When driver applied the brakes the pedal was hard, and the truck kept on going.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #8

Sep 071997

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Applied brakes and the truck almost didn't stop. The brakes faded out several times. Owner took truck to dealer, and they cannot find any problem with the truck.

- Commerce Township, MI, USA

problem #7

Mar 251997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: At 6,000 miles front brakes replaced, preiodically there is squeaking, pulling about a week ago brakes were squeaking most of th time. Took in dealer, road tested and couldn't find anything wrong. Driving after picking truck up on Thursday, got in to go to work and the brakes were grinding. Took back to dealer, and they put new brakes on the front.

- Blaie, MN, USA

problem #6

Sep 151997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes; driving approximately 25mph in wet conditions attempted to stop and there was poor brake response. Had brake pedal completely to the floor, and the vehicle continued moving. Could not stop and hit another vehicle. The only thing the dealer is saying is that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system, and they don't have an answer as to how to solve it.

- Pleasant Grove, UT, USA

problem #5

May 301997

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
When driving and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle pulls to the left, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to find the problem. However, experiencing the exact problem with the 97 model. Feels it is a design flaw.

- Virgina Beach, VA, USA

problem #4

Jun 171997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Design flaw in brakes, according to dealer. Front/rear brakes get out of sync, leaves front brakes functioning only. Brakes will need adjusting every 6 months, could cause crash.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #3

Jan 051997

Ram 1500

  • miles
ABS brakes pulled to left and locked up, causing consumer to hit enbankment and went into someone's yard.

- Annville, PA, USA

problem #2

Sep 061996

Ram 1500 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

problem #1

Oct 051996

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving vehicle about 57 mph, felt/heard a pop sound in the steering area, had no control of vehicle, had no brakes (ABS), crashed, hit telephone pole, driver's air bag did not deploy.

- New Cumberland, WV, USA

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