While driving 50mph & went to apply brakes, master cylinder/power booster studs came out. It split the metal attachment. There were no brakes. Rearended another vehicle. Had contacted manufacturer. A representative checked vehicle's brakes & indicated the brakes were fine & manufacturer was not liable for anything.
1996 Dodge Ram: brake failure
34 of the 622 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
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.
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a crash. Sudden acceleration problem happened once before. Dealer could not determine the problem. *ak brake failed.
There is no reserve canister for brake vacuum causing loss of brakes in heavy stop and go traffic.
Rear brakes failed to stop vehicle when brakes were applied. Front brakes working fine. Sometimes front brakes lock up. Took to dealer & was informed rear brakes functioned fine. Found no problems. *ak
While driving the truck applied the brakes and the ABS brakes failed. On 4-3-98, driver applied the brakes and the entire brake system went out, leaving the driver with no brakes. Owner has taken the truck into dealer three times, and they replaced numerous parts, such as the fuel pump, spark plug wire, and etc. The truck still is having brake problems.
Abs brakes failed.
Recall work done on the ABS check valve, however loss of brakes and problems with system after recall work..
Power vacuum lines failed, causing loss of brakes prior to recall.
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.
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information regarding a revised power brake booster check valve
- Information regarding accelerated brake lining wear, front versus rear
- Front brake lining wear prematurely when compared to the wear experienced on the rear brake linings
- Concerns with accelerated brake lining wear, front versus rear
- Brakes - chassis dynamics diagnosis
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The engine driven vacuum pump can allow engine oil into the vacuum hoses due to the absence of an internal check valve. The oil can cause the hose to deteriorate and partially collapse, reducing the vacuum supply to the brake booster.
- Risk
- Reduced power brake assist can result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a vacuum pump check valve to the vacuum pump. In addition, the vacuum hose connected to the vacuum pump will be replaced with a hose that is engine oil resistant.
Recall number 97V068000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Ram brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Ram?
34 of 622 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Ram (5%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Ram?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Ram
ABS 70No deployment 27Pulling 21Tire blowout 18Fire or smoke 15Headlights 15Transmission failure 14Stalling 12Won't shift 12Fuel pump 10Slipping 10Overheating 9Ball joint 8Fuel gauge 8Loss of power 7Power steering loss 7Premature wear 6Sudden acceleration 6Adaptive cruise 5Grinding brakes 5Harsh shifting 5
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