Abs and brake light came on within 7 minutes had no brakes due to driver side back brake line corrosion. This has happened to many dodge ram 1996 vehicles. There needs to be a recall.
1996 Dodge RAM 1500: brake failure
13 of the 296 complaints about the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
1996 dodge 1500 brakes failed. *ts while braking at a toll booth the vehicle brakes failed and resulted in the vehicle hitting the rear of another vehicle. The consumer vehicle sustained damage to it's front grill, front bumper, the hood was pushed back, the radiator was damaged and possible engine damage. The consumer indicated that his back and neck felt tight after the crash. The other vehicle sustained heavy rear end damage. That vehicles occupant stated that his head and legs hurt.
Dt: the contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 1500. The contact states that brake lines that carry the fluid from the master cylinder to the wheels rusted. The vehicle is from wisconsin, and this could have been because of the salt on the roads. One brake line has been temporarily been repaired, and the contact is worried about the brake line rusting on the other side. The contact's vehicle ran into a ditch because the brakes did not work. ; he had to be pulled out of the ditch. The line rusted to the point where it formed a hole in the line. The vehicle is in florida now. And the contact does not feel he will have the rust problem again because he is not living in a salt state . The ABS brakes have not work since the brake line was temporarily fixed.
Dt: when the brakes were applied, the brake line failed and the consumer had no brakes. The consumer was able to stop when he attempted to start the vehicle again. The brake line was repaired, and the consumer was advised to have all of the other lines inspected and replaced. When this happened, brake fluid leaked onto the muffler and produced a cloud of smoke. *jb the brake lines, rear brake on the axle and the brake line from the bottom were replaced. *sc
The metal hydraulic brake line rusted and disintegrated. This resulted in brake failure while driving. *ak *scc
When driving with cruise control if the brakes are applied and driver returns to cruise control by accelerating the gas pedal goes to the floor. The engines and RPM's race very high, the driver has to stomp on the gas pedal to release pedal. Please provide any further information.
Catalytic converter broke up and plugged exhuast, causing loss of power,can be dangerous all power to brakes went out & power steering. Gas tank could have blown up if a hole where to exist luckly this was not the case.
Abs brake failed, driver lost control, resulting in a crash/injuries. Also, vehicle was totaled.
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle accident due to loss of control.
Upon depressing the brake pedal the pedal goes to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance/ brakes fade away. Consumer awaiting to take vehicle to dealer.
When applying the brakes the rear brakes didn't work and the rear of the truck jumped up.
Brakes failed, causing accident.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500?
13 of 296 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 (4%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500
Headlights 14Fire or smoke 13Transmission failure 13ABS 11Overheating 9Pulling 9Tire blowout 7Fuel pump 6Slipping 5Won't shift 5
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