10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 2
Average Mileage:
802 miles

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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 5 of 5)

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problem #6

Mar 301998

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

When hitting a bump, a pulsation in the brakes occurs, when putting foot on the brakes, and hitting a bump the brakes do not seem to work. Dealer contacted three times, and will not respond. Consumer states when right front tire hits a bump, with slight foot (brake) pressure, the truck feels like it is free wheeling, dealer informed consumer that is the way the brakes engage.

- Lamirada, CA, USA

problem #5

Sep 111998

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
Rear ABS lock up.

- Westford, MA, USA

problem #4

Aug 211998

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Intermittently when brakes are applied the vehicle will pull to the left and right. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Owner has filed under the lemon law.

- Etiwanda, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 011998

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

The vehicle has only ABS on the rear brakes, when the brakes are applied the vehicle skids. As a result, 2 collisions have occurred. Dealer says there is no problem.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #2

May 211998

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
While driving vehicle about 35 mph consumer tried to step on the brake pedal and stop vehicle. Vehicle did not stop, and kept rolling a few feet away/also lost control of vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer had been contacted.

- Easton, MA, USA

problem #1

May 041998

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has ABS brakes. Front brakes have excessive wear. Cause of problem unknown.

- Mcdonald, PA, USA

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