10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
21 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,980 miles

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1995 Dodge Ram 3500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1995 Dodge Ram 3500 Owner Comments (Page 3 of 6)

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problem #61

May 171997

(reported on)

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving front brakes failed/ replaced 10 times. Also front tires replaced.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

problem #60

May 161997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Owner states that he was involved in a head-on crash traveling at 35-40mph and there was no deployment of driver's side airbag. Also, rear ABS brakes locked up, resulting in a crash.

- North Arlington, NJ, USA

problem #59

Jan 301997

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, loss of brake effectiveness, when braking the pedal goes to the floor, pump backs up, complete loss of pressure, extending stopping distance.

- Chilhowie, VA, USA

problem #58

Jun 011996

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

ABS brakes have been replaced six times due to poor design.

- Pheonix, AZ, USA

problem #57

Apr 211996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brakes: Driving approximatelty 25mph, person ahead stopped, hit brakes and they grabbed for a second, hit bump in road vehicle slid for 6 feet before stopping. Vehicle has been in for repairs 3 times and each time driver is told something different. Had an accident 4on -18-97 due to brake failure.

- Eggewood, MD, USA

problem #56

Mar 251997

Ram 3500

  • miles
While driving vehicle applied brakes (ABS), vehicle would be thrown either R/L each time at various speedd; had taken vehicle to dealer; they are unable to fix problem.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #55

Mar 261997

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles

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

During panic stop, at approx. 40mph, brake action seemed inadequate to effectively stop, vehicle continued to roll forward, rearended vehicle in front, no prior warning.

- York, PA, USA

problem #54

Aug 031995

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes failed, causing vehicle pulls to the right without an apparent warning, cause of problem unknown.

- Lavonia, GA, USA

problem #53

Feb 211997

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes they will grab and when pressed harder the brakes released and the pedal went to the floor, once resulting in a crash.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #52

Jan 181997

Ram 3500

  • miles
Upon applying force to the brake pedal the front right brakes lock up, causing vibration in the front end; in addition, the vehicle pulls to the right, resulting in an accident.

- Kannapolis, NC, USA

problem #51

Feb 151996

Ram 3500

  • miles

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

Experienced brake loss while ABS is in use.

- Chicsago, IL, USA

problem #50

Jan 271997

(reported on)

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes on dry or wet pavement at any rate of speed, the anti-lock braking system fails, causing extended stopping distance. Owner has repair bills.

- Oakdale, NY, USA

problem #49

Sep 221996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: When hitting the brakes the front brakes seem like they activate. Vehicle only slows minimully and it is an intermittent problem, one never know when its going to happen. Repair shop can't find a problem.

- Warren, AR, USA

problem #48

Dec 101996

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed twice.

- Tijeras, NM, USA

problem #47

Oct 191996

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes fail intermittently.

- Randolph Center, VT, USA

problem #46

Feb 011996

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front brakes have been squeaking very badly, as a result the vehicle has gone back to the dealer 4X for the same problem, pad/master cylinder, have been replaced.

- Ft Worth, TX, USA

problem #45

Dec 101996

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes are applied to slow down the vehicle pulls to the left. Consumer states that sometimes vehicle will pull slightly and sometimes it will pull so bad that the vehicle will turn a corner on its own, this has been an ongoing problem since two months after purchase. Transmission has leaked three times. Radio broke. Power windows failed. Fuel pump failed. Knocking noise in engine. Weather stripping falling off.

- Presscott Valley, AZ, USA

problem #44

Oct 251996

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed twice, once causing accident.

- Long Beach, NY, USA

problem #43

Jul 071995

Ram 3500

  • miles
While driving on normal road conditions when applying the brakes normally the vehicle pulls to the left. The system has ABS. After being repaired (6) times the vehicle is now pulling to the right.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #42

Jun 021996

Ram 3500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes locked up, causing accident/injuries.

- Martinsville, VA, USA

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