While driving vehicle would pull to right when ABS brakes were applied. Had brakes repaired and problem had continued. Had taken vehicle to dealership at least 15 times for problem, but had not been resolved. The would not slow vehicle down like it should. Complained to dealer and mechanic since bought it new. Les schwarb was referred by mechanic, but problem still exists.
1996 Dodge RAM 2500: ABS light or ABS activating
14 of the 289 complaints about the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor., vehicle only slows down and does not stops. Also, when applying the brakes the ABS warning light comes on. Dealer has turned off the ABS warning light, and there was no problem. Owner says the problem is still happening.
When driving at any speed t ABS brakes lock up, and all tires squeal.
Abs brakes failed seven times. Also replaced rotors.
The rear brakes with ABS are not performing. When the brakes are applied the car swerves left or right.
Consumer states the listed vehicle is used for towing purposes, upon towing vehicle, the automatic circuit fuse blowed, causing loss of braking ability. Consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak control (braking) is lost to the 12,000lb tralier when the ABS fuse blows, dealer unable to correct the problem.
When applying the ABS brakes, the right side brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to flip over. Please provide details.
The vehicle's ABS braking system failed at 25 MPH, causing the vehicle to skid and resulting in an accident. Previously manufacturer replaced the rotors, brake pads and determined the wheel cylinder was leaking.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that when he uses his brakes vehicle pulls to the right, owner is concerned about this problem.
While driving at various speeds and applying the ABS brakes, rear brakes do not catch, front brakes work only, vehicle continues to experience extended stopping distance before stopping fully. Taken to dealership again.
Applying brakes vehicle would swerve left/right; another vehicle stopped suddenly, applied brakes (ABS) hard, but vehicle didn't stop; turned to avoid hitting vehicle, instead hit pole, air bag didn't deploy. Taken to dealership for repairs. Have invoices.
When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop situation, the vehicle brakes failed. Please describe.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500?
14 of 289 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500 (5%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500
Headlights 19Brake failure 18Tire blowout 15Fire or smoke 9Pulling 9Overheating 8Transmission failure 8Stalling 6
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