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 3500 brakes problems

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1999 Dodge Ram Van 3500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #46

Jun 102005

Ram Van 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,994 miles

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

While driving on a major highway touched the brakes and the brakes felt soft. When exiting the highway applied the brakes, and foot went to the floor. Consumer noticed that the brake line broke. Consumer complained that the use of aluminum brake line caused it to rust.

- Moore, SC, USA

problem #45

Sep 042002

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
While driving ABS brake and brake indicator light came on, indicating that brakes did not work properly when applied, causing extended stopping distance.

- Glen Rock, PA, USA

problem #44

Jul 012002

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
ABS brake light appears on dashboard. ABS braking sytem doesn't have the computer system. Dealership is aware problem.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #43

Jun 182002

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500 4WD Diesel

  • miles

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

Cruise control works sometimes & ABS light & brake light comes on sometime and stay on.

- West Jordan, UT, USA

problem #42

May 202002

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS and brake light keep coming on due to malfunction of ABS module. Took to dealer, and dealer indicated when put on computer error codes keep coming up.

- High Rolls, NM, USA

problem #41

Apr 012001

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
While driving ABS brake system will kick in too soon, causing extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.

- Aurba, MA, USA

problem #40

Jan 312002

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

While applying brakes vehicle steers to right without control of steering wheel. Consumer states that both rear drums and pads worn out.

- Titusville, NJ, USA

problem #39

Oct 152001

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
ABS braking system would jerk badly when applied. Problem became worse when towing a trailer. Have taken vehicle to dealership. Mechanic indicated nothing wrong, but had carriage bearing replaced 5 times. Was test driven with service manager and problem reoccurred. Was informed to remove ABS fuse. Problem existed without fuse, and caused extended stopping distance. Accident occurred due to lack of ABS power.

- St Angelo, TX, USA

problem #38

Oct 052001

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
While traveling with ABS indicator light vehicle stopped normally. However, while ABS indicator light was off and when depressing brakes, it resulted in extended stoopping distance. Speed odometer and ABS indicator is linked together.

- Des Moins, IA, USA

problem #37

Jun 262001

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
While driving could step on brakes pedal hard, then will let go, but rear brakes will stay locked. Consumer has to keep driving, then rear brakes will release and work again.

- New City, NY, USA

problem #36

Feb 142000

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • miles

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

Very bad engineer flaws, design, hard to keep going straight, trans. Vibrates/shakes truck, steering column feels loose, no help from hotline or dealer, engine spark knocks real bad under a load, rear brakes lock up constantly, Chrysler is aware of problems can't fix and meet epa emission law.

- North Lawrence, NY, USA

problem #35

May 192001

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes were applied to deactivate cruise control brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified. Transmission grabs hard into second when it shifts, also when stopped it feels like it is getting tapped in the back end. Steering gear and steering shaft replaced, rattling noise while driving over bumps. Driver's door lock will not lock when using switch, dealer replaced.

- Mosinee, WI, USA

problem #34

Feb 012000

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Aztec, NM, USA

problem #33

Feb 082001

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, consumer would apply brakes and vehicle would pull severely to right or left. Steering wheel would bind up & become hard to turn. Sometimes there would be excessive play in steering. Consumer is pursuing the lemon law.

- Webster, NY, USA

problem #32

Jan 122001

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
While driving then stepping on brake pedal andcoming to a stop brakes lock up on right front tire until wearing it out. The proportional valve was replaced and the problem was solved.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #31

Jan 092001

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Driver was making a panic stop when brakes totally failed, causing rear end crash. Vehicle did not stop.front wheels locked up, but rear did not. It took dealer 2 weeks to fix defect. Also, they had to replace wheel cylinders/ springs/ pads and turn drums.

- Chino Hills, CA, USA

problem #30

Oct 012000

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake problems; consumer took vehicle to dealer 4 times, but dealer couldn't find cause. When applying brakes pedal went down to floorboard, but there was no braking action. Accident occurred with $4100 damage. Consumer states that the horn is not working properly.

- Douglas, KS, USA

problem #29

Dec 072000

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At a speed of 5 mph applied brake, pedal went to floor, no braking action. Being repaired at this time.

- Aspen, CO, USA

problem #28

Oct 232000

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tires, though we haven't experienced a blow out or treads peeling off, the tires are wearing much quicker than they should. With only 12,000 mile on the vehicle, the tires look like it's been driven 50,000 miles. Mid October we called chrsyler in auburn hills, to let them know how unsafe we feel driving this truck. We have had this truck brought back to the dealer eleven times for warranty work, eight of which were for brake problems.( dot number: M32kerhx tire size: P245/75R16 )

- Kenilworth, NJ, USA

problem #27

Oct 232000

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tires, though we haven't experienced a blow out or treads peeling off, the tires are wearing much quicker than they should. With only 12,000 mile on the vehicle, the tires look like it's been driven 50,000 miles. Mid October we called chrsyler in auburn hills, to let them know how unsafe we feel driving this truck. We have had this truck brought back to the dealer eleven times for warranty work, eight of which were for brake problems. (dot number: M32kerhx tiresize: P245/75R16)

- Kenilworth, NJ, USA

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