1998 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes problems

Filed Sep 7, 2018 · Brakes · 32,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the ABS indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram and fiat at 200 automall dr roseville, ca 95661. And the contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000. *tt

Filed Apr 11, 2017 · Brakes · 166,977 miles · IA

Rear brake line is well known to fail.

Filed Jul 25, 2015 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · MO

Driving apporoximately 35 MPH was going to make left turn went to slow down to make the turn and the brakes were very soft and I missed the turn. Got home and looked under the truck to see a large amount of brake fluid leaking out from around the hard brake lines on the frame by drivers rear tire. The lines were very corroded.

Filed Jun 14, 2015 · Body, Brakes · 120,000 miles · MA · crash

To whom it may concern, these rubber brake lines almost killed me barreling thru a downhill red light. Fixed bad part,then hit guard rail,damaged front grille,bumper and fender when the other line popped while driving. I was told this is a notorious problem with dodge trucks. I'm not as angry about the filler neck which rotted and filed tank w rust chunks,replaced fuel pump. But I think more ppl need to b aware of this brake problem with these trucks, as far as I'm concerned, this is incredibly dangerous, and I might scrap it because it's problems 120k mile truck I can't even get 700$ for after the $ I've invested to keep it safe. I think the brakes need to be recalled with these trucks. Owners like me just let them sit because they rosy so easy their not worth fixing anymore, I regularly maintenence my vehicles,these are expensive to keep safe, thank you. Scott kimball.120k 98 ram

Filed Feb 18, 2014 · Brakes · 178,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. The failure recurred several times over a period of one month. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2012 · Brakes · 117,370 miles · OH · crash

Driving truck to an intersection went slow down brake pedal went to floor and I proceeded into intersection and was hit on driver side of truck and came to rest against large steel fence post.

Filed Aug 14, 2012 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · IN

My rear brake line by the gas tank blew out today.

Filed Nov 17, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · CA

I own a 1998 dodge ram 1500 4x4 pickup I was driving a friend and her daughter to the dentist I passed a logging truck when I got back in my lane as I was slowing down the truck shuddered and lost power I pulled off the road the only place I could pull off I hit it the was almost off the nut holding the tire rotor on the shaft snapped off the tow home was over 500 dollars after getting truck I broke out my shop manuals out the brg pack was burned I replaced from front differential out to tires with oem parts to the tune of 1100 dollars within a mth the left front tire came off as I was turning into my drive way again replaced from front differential out to tire this time cost about 850 6 mths latter coming home I feel front vibration hang on to wheel my drivers side front tire rotor caliper fly off I slide better part of 75 feet grinding off lower ball joint after being towed home looking at tire rim caliper rotor I decide to replace the entire front end cost of 650 dollars from a wrecking yard believe the problem front to light for weight also the viscosity of greese in brg pack to light breaking down causing brg to get hot and seize up causing tire rim caliper h rotor to fly off have saved all old parts.

Filed Oct 8, 2009 · Brakes · 149,000 miles · OH

Brakes failed due to corroded rear brake line!!!!!

Filed Jul 10, 2008 · Brakes · 150,086 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500 club cab. The contact stated that the vehicle has faulty brake lines. While driving 25 MPH, the hard line failed. The brake lines were replaced once before. The contact stated that the weather conditions were not a factor, and she feels that this is a safety issue because it could lead to a serious crash. The current and failure mileages were 150,086.