Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1996 Dodge RAM - part 1

38 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2002

While driving could step on the brake pedal to reduce or to stop vehicle. Pedal will pulse causing extended stopping distance, dealer had been contacted. Please provide more information.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2001

When applying brakes in a panic stop they locked up, resulting in a collision which caused minor injuries.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 08/09/1998

The brakes were replaced at least 5 different times. Brake lining overheats when brakes are applied. Vehicle not stopping when brakes are applied quickly. Dealer cannot find problem.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1997

Abs equipped: upon depressing the brake pedal consumer noticed the front end shimmy. Pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer, therefore, released foot from brake pedal to gain control of vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/17/1997

When applying the brakes on normal road condtions the pedal went to the floor and vehcile hit a curb. The system has abs.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/08/1997

Anti-lock brakes grab.

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/10/1996

Abs brakes make vehicle pull to side as a result of of recent repairs.

8 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/18/1996

On wet road conditions when applying the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor and there was no braking ability. The system has abs.

9 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/17/1996

While driving on freeway, consumer applied brakes & vehicle pulled left, across 2 lanes. At a much lower speed, pulled right. Took to dealer several times for brake problem & was corrected 75%. Was informed normal for truck to pull right. Consumer states that the vehicle is now constantly pulling to the left at any speed.

10 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/16/1996

Anti-lock brakes defective; when applied, truck spins around, according to dealer, abs do not seem to be working, hard to stop, lock up on wet pavement, no accidents, speed from 30 to 45 mph.

11 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/05/1996

Consumer states that when applying the brakes they lock up and throw vehicle off the road. The vehicle will slide more on on wet roads. The system has abs. Has been experiencing problem since owning the vehicle.

12 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 08/13/1996

During vehicle operation. When the abs brakes are applied, a severe pull to the right is experienced.

13 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/18/1996

Failure of the abs brakes, causing loss of power assist, the brake pedal went to the floor.

14 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/06/1996

While trying to stop vehicle and putting on brakes the vehicle wll pull hard in any direction, causing driver to go off the road. Brakes have been replaceed on 4 occasions, however problem still persisted, Chrysler is replacing vehicle.

15 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/20/1996

Abs; ran into the back of a vehicle because brakes would not stop the truck. Please describe details.

16 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/18/1996

Ask for ext 455. Backing out of driveway something popped, noticed light on dash panel. Loss total brake and anti lock braking system.

17 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/23/1996

When braking pedal sometimes goes to floor, vehicle pulls to left, no accidents. Dealer aligned wheels, replaced shim pack, various speed.

18 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/19/1996

Abs brake system locked up on wet surface.

19 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/17/1996

The abs system will not stop the vehicle at all. Please describe.

20 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/11/1996

Antilock brakes inoperative.

21 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/04/1996

Abs brakes have been replaced 3 times; at 4/96-5,000 miles/ 7/96-10,000 and 9/96 14,000. Brakes have to be replaced again at 18,000.

22 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1996

During application of brake system vehicle will suddenly pull hard to left or right, direction is unpredictable. Dealership has examined vehicle, but was unable to remedy problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

23 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/13/1996

When applying abs brakes vehicle shakes violently/pulls to the left.

24 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/07/1996

Abs brakes; failure on the abs brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor, causing the consumer to have a accident.

25 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 02/27/1996

Turned engine on, no reserve load. Pumped brakes 4-6 times. Let sit 1-3 minutes, no back support and vacuum assist disappeared. Dilemma: total loss of braking capability.

26 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 02/02/1996

When hitting the brakes hard the brakes grab and release and have no braking ability. They do not hold. This happens on normal road conditions the system has abs.

27 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/14/1996

Failure of the abs brake caused consumer to have a near accident. Tt.

28 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/30/1995

Abs/rear wheel: when coming to a stop, braking takes extremely long time to stop, driver literally has to stand on brake pedal to stop, caused accident, vehicle ran into light post.

29 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/15/1995

Abs: lot of pulsation when applying; steering pulls left/right on hard brake application.

30 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a panic stop, there is extended stopping distance before vehicle comes to a complete stop. Please describe details.

31 Brake Electric Antilock problem

While driving on icy roads abs brakes lock up.

32 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Owner has abs brakes, she states that the pedal goes to the floor when brakes are applied and that there is noticeable pedal fading when brakes are used.

33 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Replaced brakes five times within two years. Also, the rotors are prematurley wearing. Please give any further details.

34 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When appying the abs brakes, the vehicle pulls to the right and left sides. Consumr states at 12,000 miles there was extensive brake pad wear on front brakes, consumer contacted manufacturer and was advised they were aware of the braking problems.

35 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Abs brake problems; when applying brakes duriing heavy braking conditions, abs brakes do not work correctly, and truck glides along. This happens on normal road condtions. The dealer is not able to detect what the problem is with the system. Please provide further details.



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