NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,126 miles

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1996 Dodge Ram 3500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Owner Comments

problem #6

Nov 252024

Ram 3500

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 97V068000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), 01V037000 (Vehicle Speed Control), and 00V135000 (Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Adelanto, CA, USA

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problem #5

Sep 082010

Ram 3500

  • 65,000 miles
Brake failure, due to brake line to rear wheels rusted out in frame clip behind fuel tank.

- Rushville, OH, USA

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problem #4

Mar 092008

Ram 3500

  • 103,753 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle slowed down after several attempts. The brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven onto the side of the road and towed to the contact's residence. The failure was related to rust in the brake line system. The failure occurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle has not been repaired; however, the contact will perform the repair himself. The failure mileage was 103,753 and current mileage was 104,000.

- Okeana, OH, USA

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problem #3

May 152003

Ram 3500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Brakes pull to right, calibers and pads have been replaced. Rear brakes don't seem to work well antilock allows you to roll to far. Steering column goes bad after warranty is up ( 100,000 miles ). fuel pump shut down solenoid and relay have also gone out on both of my trucks. Automatic transmission failures have occurred on both trucks at the 70000-75000 miles.

- Casa Grande, AZ, USA

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problem #2

May 211997

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer has a problem with brakes. They work fine when driving in town. When driving at 30 - 35 mph or more, the brakes do not stop accurately. When pressing the pedal for braking driver must release them. Then press again before stopping.

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

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problem #1

Aug 311996

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Going to a camp ground on dirt road, hauling a trailer, going down a hill, driver tried to apply brakes (ABS), had no brakes, ran into another vehicle w/trailer, the other vehicle literally stopped the vehicle at bottom of hill. After inspection, it was found that the master cylinder was faulty.

- Lucerne Valley, CA, USA

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