21 problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brakes are not working properly, causing extended stopping distance. Please provide more information.
When the brakes are applied the pedal gets mushy and goes to the floor causing extended stopping distances resulting in a collision. The dealer has notified. Mjs.
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a crash. Sudden acceleration problem happened once before. Dealer could not determine the problem. Brake failed.
Brake performance diminished, takes heavy brake pedal pressure to stop. Parking brake does not hold vehicle, with parking brake pushed on hard the vehicle can still creep. Front brake pads wearing very qucikly, rear brake shoes glazed. Rear brake shoes replaced three times, a new set of "heavy duty" rear wheel cylinders were installed by the dealer. The wheel cylinders helped some but the truck has poor braking performance, especially with a light load in the bed or towing an empty 16' flat bed trailer. Replaced front brake pads and they were worn unevenly. I don't know if a proportining valve would cause this kind of problem. The dealer has tried what they thought would fix the problem. The truck is out of warranty now since October of 1999.
Received recall notice (#97v06800) & called dealer for an appointment. Was informed that they had no parts. Called back 3 weeks later & informed of the same thing again. Parts on back order.
When applying the brakes the vehicle keeps on going for a short distance before the vehicle comes to a stop. Driver noticed that the vehicle has a lot of vibration and shaking in it.
Brakes failed.
When driving at any speed applied brakes and they made a loud grinding noise, in for repair twice in one year.
While applying the brakes the vehicle will move to the right lane unexpectedly. Has to release the brakes in order to move back into the orginal lane, which may cause an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem. Dealer replace control arms, brake pads etc. Please provide details.
Applied brakes, front brakes completely disintegrated, driver heard loud noise, noticed loss of stopping power prior to failure, no other prior warning. Drove very slowly until came to stop, no accident.
Brake rotors/pads/master cylinder replaced due to brake failure/pulling to one side.
When applying the brakes, the right front brake locked up. Please describe.
When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the left. Dealer attempted to fix vehicle several times but the vehicle stills pulls when applying the brakes.
Consumer states the vehicle keeps blowing wheel seals which contaminate the brakes, consumer purchased lifetime wheel seals and lasted two weeks. . Consumer also stated the throttle linkage has been replaced 3 times.
Vehicle brakes are pulling to the right when applying the brakes.
Brake problem causes vehicle to pull to the left when brakes are applied.
While driving the brake pedal went to the floor. Tt.
Not sure if abs or not; when applying brakes, they stick, grinds/vibrate and eventually shuts engine off. Please describe details.
Braking system fails intermittently.
Brakes failed 5 times.
When driving downhilee brakes will not stop vehicle. Consumer also stated vehicle has inadquate braking, burns up calipers and brake pads. Dealer contacted. Nlm.