10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
16 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
16 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1995 Dodge Ram Van 1500 brakes problems

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1995 Dodge Ram Van 1500 Owner Comments (Page 3 of 5)

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problem #46

Mar 261997

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • 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 #45

Aug 031995

Ram Van 1500 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 #44

Feb 211997

Ram Van 1500 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 #43

Jan 181997

Ram Van 1500

  • miles

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

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 #42

Jan 271997

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500 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 #41

Sep 221996

Ram Van 1500 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 #40

Dec 101996

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Antilock brakes failed twice.

- Tijeras, NM, USA

problem #39

Oct 191996

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes fail intermittently.

- Randolph Center, VT, USA

problem #38

Dec 101996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • 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 #37

Oct 251996

Ram Van 1500

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

- Long Beach, NY, USA

problem #36

Jul 071995

Ram Van 1500

  • miles

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

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 #35

Jun 011996

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • miles
ABS brakes failed, resultin gin extended stopping distance.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #34

Jul 121996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
The vehicle has been in the shop (11) times for brake problems. When driving the vehicle it pulls very hard/it fades and sometimes the brakes lock up. The system has ABS.

- Thornton, CO, USA

problem #33

Oct 011996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Consumer was driving, when applying the brakes truck wouldn't stop, there is a grinding noise (ABS anti-lock brake )

- Orland Park, IL, USA

problem #32

Aug 291996

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • miles
Anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in extended stopping distance, also passenger's seat belt did not retract/differential slipped and also replaced torque converter.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #31

Sep 261996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle pulls to the right.

- Canastota, NY, USA

problem #30

Jun 221995

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Brakes are spongy and they go down to the floor. The ABS light and the brake light keep coming on. This happens on normal road conditions.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #29

Sep 211995

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes inoperative, pedal goes to the floor when applied. Left rear brake locks up and vacuum leak. Up, and leaks fluid. Experienced same problem 6 times, also rear wheel cylinder failed 3 times.

- Martinsville, IN, USA

problem #28

Aug 301996

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
The windsheild wipers aren't working and the ABS anti-lock brakes lock up.

- Mardlehead, MA, USA

problem #27

Jul 301996

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Upon applying ABS brakes @ 45 mph, they locked upon not releasing. Road surface wet at the time.

- Cumming, GA, USA

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