10.0

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

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 brakes problems

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments

problem #20

Jan 102000

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

When brakes are applied they go to the floor and do not hold. The master cylinder has been replaced 3 times. This is a reoccuring problem, and the consumer is afraid for her family. Consumer states that this problem occurs about every 10K to 12K miles. Consumer feels unsure/unsecure about this vehicle and feels that Chrysler needs to address this matter before someone is possibly killed.

- Huston, TX, USA

problem #19

Jan 022002

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes, only half of brakes were appyling pressure to rotors. Consumer performed repairs to vehicle. The ridge in casting keeps the caliper from floating freely applying pressure only to the piston side of the caliper.

- Zion, IL, USA

problem #18

Aug 282001

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A rapid wear of pads and rotors.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #17

Dec 222000

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

Oil leaks from rear axle and causes rear brakes to malfunction.

- Williamstown, NJ, USA

problem #16

Feb 221997

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
When applying the brakes under normal conditions, the vehicle pulls to either the right or left side. *akthe front brakes overheated causing the vehicle to pull while driving.

- Sisters, OR, USA

problem #15

Aug 201999

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving on highway put on brakes lightly and vehicle pulled to the left and jerked to the other lane. *akthis problem occurs with each braking since about 45000 miles, the consumer has been unable to get it repaired, sometime the pulling while braking is mild yet sometimes it is severe, the tires were changed but there was no effect on the braking.

- Whitehall, MT, USA

problem #14

Dec 011997

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Brake system failure caused caliper, pad, drum and shoe failed.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #13

Nov 211998

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at highway speeds, brakes are soft wehn applied, and the pedal goes straight to the floorboard, causing vehicle to not stop. Consumer had to keep his foot down on the brakes until the vehicle came to a stop.

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #12

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On several occasions the brakes / calipers / pads / rotors failed.

- Yucaipa, CA, USA

problem #11

Oct 071998

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes steering wheel is pulled out of drivers hands because the vehicle violently pulls to the left.

- Pleasanton, CA, USA

problem #10

Jan 191999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

Premature wear of the brakes causes them to overheat, and makes it difficult to stop vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.

- Brick Town, NJ, USA

problem #9

Oct 191998

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Brakes overheat and pull hard continually.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #8

Jul 231998

Ram 2500

  • miles
Brakes do not provide adequate braking during abrupt stops. Adjusted rear brakes but that did not fix the problem.

- Great Mill, MD, USA

problem #7

May 281998

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving about 5 mph and stepping on the brake pedal, brakes make a grinding noise metal to metal and lock up the front tires. When this happens could lose control of vehicle.

- Bakerfield, CA, USA

problem #6

Jun 031997

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Extended stopping distance.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #5

Oct 201997

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes are applied the vehicle sways to the left or to the right. Also, experiences extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified four times.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #4

Feb 191998

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the left or right. Dealer has seen vehicle twice and still no solution.

- Triangle, VA, USA

problem #3

Jun 061997

Ram 2500

  • miles
When applying the brakes under any circumstances, the truck swerves to the left or right, more to the left. The dealer has attempted to repair the problem (6) times. Problem still exists.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 071996

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle pulls when brakes applied.

- Alton, NH, USA

problem #1

Jun 161997

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the hydraulic brakes, in type of weather or speed, the vehicle is pulling to the right. The right pulling has been corrected but the vehicle now pulls to the left.

- Grand Junction, CO, USA

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