While driving brake line went completely out.
1996 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes complaints
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While driving 60 MPH, applied brakes which failed due to malfunction of front rotors, consumer applied emergency brake to gain control of vehicle.*ak
While applying brakes at 35 MPH vehicle would slow down, but not stop. Vehicle would continually go on, even with both feet on pedal. Vehicle been to dealer shop on six occasions, and unable to locate problem. Feel free to provide any futher information.
Abs and the brake lamp come on and sometimes stays on. Blower motor sometimes won't work when shutting off the car and starting it back up. Then, if tapping the bottle it will start up. Consumer has had same problem as recall for blower switch.
The exhaust system and the radio were repalced with no problems from the dealer, the brake system I replaced myself, the transmission was repaired by the dealership with a $100 deductable after contacting chysler, the pitman and idler arm have not yet been repaired, I am not driving the vechicle
If driving with air conditioning on high, ingnition switch gets so hot it will burn your hand if you touch the bottom of collum, also you loose the engine in traffic. Brakes on rear not strong enough with load
Engine check light/brake warning light and ABS light came on and wouldn't go off. When consumer applied the brakes, the brake pedal was soft, and almost went to the floorboard.
Throttle cable frayed/stuck. Also fuel line leak, and replaced front brakes.
Excessive brake dust caused pulling of right front wheel when braking.
Transmission failure. Also premature wear of brakes and always pull to the left.
Consumer took vehicle dealership on 3-17-98 for repairs on brakes. Dealership said brakes were fine. Second time dealership said they adjusted the brakes. But consumer marked nut on wheel to see if dealer was repairing vehicle, and the marks lined up still. Consumer took vehicle to dealership a third time, dealer said they replaced brake pads and shoes, and turned the rotors. When driving and braking vehicle pulls left real hard, almost sideways. At the mediation board hearing with ncfds the board decided that the truck was unsafe . The claim number for his case is 66985167fl against chhrysler.
Abs brake failed, driver lost control, resulting in a crash/injuries. Also, vehicle was totaled.
Anti-lock brakes fail occasionally, almost resulting in a collision due to loss of control.
Brake wear seems excessive and at times the pedal would go to the floor and the brakes would not work well.
Brakes locked up in wet weather causing minor rear end collision.
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle accident due to loss of control.
Brake pads worn.
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.
Engine hesitates while driving.
Brake performance is poor. In some instances brake pedal needs to be pressed almost to the floor and stopping distances are poor.
Transmission vibrates/noisy.
When applying the brakes the rear brakes didn't work and the rear of the truck jumped up.
When driving on icy and snowy road conditions and applying the brakes, the front wheels lock up and the rear wheels do not stop vehicle. Vehicle has been to dealership (3) times for same problem. Vehicle is at dealership now.
Brake rotors failed.
Brakes failed, causing accident.
While driving, experienced excessive wear of brake pads/rotors and calipers, they required replacement every 3000 to 4000 miles, pads/calipers replaced 4 times, rotors turned and replaced twice.
When driving along and trying to apply the brakes they grab and the truck does a nose dives. When applying the brakes lightly brakes grab and pull in all weather conditions. Took in for service and they can't find anything wrong with vehicle.
In wet and dry weather when applying the brakes they lock up, took to dealer, he said there is a problem but can't remedy the situation.
Front brakes making a noise like they were rubbing metal to metal. Brake pedal got soft, adjusted rear brakes and machined drums. Deglazed shoes on 12-31-,1-7-97 mileage 1207, brakes making a clingiing nosie. No brake power,replaced master cylinder. Brakes not working.
Vehicle has experienced continued problems with engine performance that are not able to be rectified, hesitates, rough idle, and problems starting.
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