10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,903 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 brakes problems

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #34

Aug 121999

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

While driving and applying brakes without touching the pedal, brakes lock up. Dealer contacted, and stated problem with ABS system. Problems still exists. Provide further information.

- Claremore, OK, USA

problem #33

Jul 231999

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle about 60 mph stepped on the brake pedal trying to stop the vehicle, but the pedal went to the floor and the brakes did not perform.

- Poulsbo, WA, USA

problem #32

Jul 081999

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission light & the anti-brake system light keep coming on.

- Little Rock, CA, USA

problem #31

Dec 161997

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

The brakes would make squeaking/grinding noises & not grabbing to stop vehicle. Also, structure seams cause leak of water inside of vehicle/steering pump pin had sheared off & the power steering had seized up, and water pump failed.

- Pigua, OH, USA

problem #30

Mar 151997

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
I am very unhappy with this truck, it has been nothing but problems for repair work and out of warranty coast even though it was all ongoing from the day I bought it and paid cash of >36,000 tax and all. No safety defect(s) mentioned in the summary.

- Eatonton, GA, USA

problem #29

May 031999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Consumer does not have any brakes on her Dodge Ram truck, and dealer does not know how to fix it.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #28

Jul 151998

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with brake pedal going to the floor before stopping vehicle. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on several occasions. Dealer informed consumer that nothing could be found. Seeking help from NHTSA in these matter.

- Dracut, MS, USA

problem #27

Sep 011997

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Turck would not stop when brakes are applied.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #26

Apr 221998

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel and wheels locks up when applying brakes. Cannot stop. Also, can't turn the wheels, has to let up the brakes before the wheels will turn.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #25

Feb 151999

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Extended stopping distance, intermittantly. Brake pedal goes right to floor and doesn't stop any faster.

- Northglenn, CO, USA

problem #24

Sep 011997

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles

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

3 times I have been slowing down to turn a corner and the rear portion of the anti-lock brakes bounce like a ball. I could not slow down enough to make the turn. I contacted the dealership and brought it in. They said that they could find nothing wrong with my truck.

- Zap, ND, USA

problem #23

Apr 151997

Ram 2500

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.( dot number: Tire size: P223/17R )

- Webester, TX, USA

problem #22

Mar 031996

Ram 2500

  • miles
While applying the brakes the truck pulls to the left. This happens on any type of road surface. The more weight on the truck, the more it pulls. This situation has been on going for two years. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.

- Laurens, NY, USA

problem #21

Sep 291998

Ram 2500

  • miles
Consumer experiencing prematuure wearing of brake pads and rotors. When applying brakes, consumer can hear a metal to metal grinding sound.vehicle been in dealer shop and was infomed that there was no reason; it was normal.

- Henrietta, NY, USA

problem #20

Jan 041998

Ram 2500

  • miles
Whenever the brakes are applied, they would keep shattering. Had taken vehicle to dealer. Mechanic checked & replaced brakes. This was done 7 different times. Also, the drums were warped & worn.

- Carson City, NV, USA

problem #19

Jul 211998

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Anti lock brakes continuously fade.

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #18

Jun 271998

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving the vehicle at 35 mph, first the ABS brakes did not work. Then a frontal impact accident occurred, the air bags did not deploy on impact. No injuries occurred. Dealer sent out investigation team that stated the air bags were okay. Reports from the fire department and police department stated the air bags should have deployed. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Brighton, IL, USA

problem #17

Dec 071997

Ram 2500

  • miles
Whenever the ABS brakes were applied after going 40mph, vehicle would pull to left. Took to dealer & had mechanic replace front calipers. Also had the suspension, the frame & the alignment checked out.

- Plainsboro, NJ, USA

problem #16

Nov 011997

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes lock up and grab when depressed.

- Waterford, MI, USA

problem #15

Apr 031998

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
While braking engine swerves and pulls to the right.

- Macomb, MI, USA

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