10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,761 miles

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1999 Dodge Ram Van 1500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 Dodge Ram Van 1500 Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #6

May 171999

Ram Van 1500

  • miles

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

Applied brakes and heard loud bang. Had no brakes, vehicle failed to stop right away. Took to dealer and problem not located or duplicated.

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #5

Jul 041999

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
While driving vehicle & would apply the brakes, they would start to flutter. Would make squealing noise when the brakes were applied. Been to the dealer & was informed the rear brakes & drums were gone. The drums were not able to be turned. Needed new brake systems.

- Ferndale, MI, USA

problem #4

Sep 291999

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500 Diesel

  • miles
During a normal stopping procedure the steering wheel will lock up, get hard, and driver cannot turn. Dealer claims this is a characteristic of vehicle.

- Harlingen, TX, USA

problem #3

Aug 241999

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles

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

When applying the brakes while hitting a bump, brakes release and let vehicle keep on going. Dealer cant find the cause of the problem.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #2

Mar 151999

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • miles
The right brake cylinder was sticking causing excessive wear on right brake (two right pads in 50K miles). Also, in rain or snow it causes near loss of vehicle control. Another issue is the design of rear wheel only anti-lock brakes is bad. If you press hard to get the ABS brake to work, the front wheels skid. If you let off the pedal to stop the skiding more than once, the brakes fail and you may not stop. At the very minimum, it takes about twice the normal distance. This nearly caused two crashes. In the owner's manual, it says we have to manuall adjust the brakes every time you get an oil change. You can not get the auto adjusters to work. This brake design is a mess and Dodge will not even warrenty the bad parts (sticking caliper nor pads) that were reported before the warrentee expired. They all act like it's your problem. They won't even admit to a problem even though my friends with the same type of truck has the same problems.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #1

Jun 221999

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes are applied the truck pulls to the right. The dealer has tried to repair the vehicle several times unsuccessfully. Manufacturer is buying the vehicle back from consumer.

- Milford, CT, USA

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