1998 Dodge RAM 1500: brake failure

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

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

Filed Oct 14, 2004 · Brakes · FL

Was driving 45 MPH entering an intersection, the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, there was a noise and the consumer then realized the vehicle had no brakes. The consumer managed to get home and upon inspection of the vehicle he noticed a bolt that attached to the master cylinder and power booster had broken. The bolt had shown stress fractures.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Brakes · PA · crash

While driving on a hill consumer depressed the brake pedal to come to a stop and brakes failed to respond once the speed dropped between 10-15 MPH. Consumer veered the vehicle off the road, crashing into a guard rail.

Filed Feb 17, 2004 · Brakes · 92,170 miles · MA

While braking vehicle lost brake power, and consumer drove the vehicle into snow on the side of the road to stop. Vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where the mechanic determined that right front rotor blew apart, causing the loss of brake power.

Filed Mar 21, 2003 · Body, Brakes · GA · crash

From the day I saw that 96 dodge truck rolling down the street I fell in love. I saved every way possible to purchase the big bad 1500 4x4 5.9(98)with every option avail. Had everything and from week 1 had problems. Front windshield cracked while driving "due to frame stress" it about 2 weeks into it. Brake failure cause serious assault on guard rail, and dodge said I must have been driving to fast (@ 30 MPH). They refused any warranty because "nothing can touch the wheel" and since the incident occurred after 93 days lemon laws did not apply so after (2) $900 brake jobs two weeks apart everything was fine. Not to mention damage to body I paid for out of pocket. Now I just go through an entire set of brakes every 6 months. But I stop until then.. I replaced the transmission at 38 k miles, note the warranty on that is 36 k miles. I have had steering linkage become so loose instantaneously (or 3 separate occasions) that it felt like I was running over my own axle, which is another $1000 each time. For the past three emissions inspections the on board computer fails so I have to take it to the dealer while they charge $200 to fix it, but will not give straight answer to what is problem. And to night as I type, I spread the grime of engine crud across my keyboard as I try to figure out why the fuel filter suddenly stopped. Amazingly I have had this truck for 5 years because it has kept me too broke to buy something else. Any "legal" suggestions on what can be done would be appreciated. I recognize I have spent more than $15,000 trying to keep this thing running right, and that is too much for a "late model" truck. I would love to blame a dealer but I have been to just about all of them around here and with the smiles on there faces I hear "that will be another $950 sir".. Good grief.

Filed Nov 7, 2002 · Brakes · MN

Consumer called complaining about having intermediate brake failure ever since he bought the vehicle. Dealer was contacted and has stated that they wanted to service the vehicle but it was not going to replace the problem so consumer refuse to have anything done on the vehicle. Ts

Filed Nov 20, 2001 · Fuel system, Transmission · MI

Rear axles seals leaked lubricant on the brake shoes causing loss of braking. This problem a very serious safety concern when towing a trailer due to loss of braking and could cause a possible accident. The second issue is the fuel sender in the fuek tank failing.the fuel gauge reading willindicate zero to full randomly, thus you never know how much fuel reserve you have. This has been replaced once before under warranty. Upon inspection the the sending unit the wiper mechanism appears to wear out prematurely and sending erroneous signal to the fuel gauge in the dash.

Filed Jan 22, 2001 · Brakes · WI

Consumer was backing out of parking space when front brake pads fell off, and brake pedal went to floor, causing loss of brakes. Manufacturer sent out tsb for new brake design.

Filed Sep 20, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · FL · crash · 1 injury

After impact on the drivers side at the door, I turned the steering wheel to the right and it locked up, I applied the brakes and found that I had none. I traveled across three lanes of traffic (no brakes no steering) and hit a concrete barrier head-on at approximately 45mph, and the airbags did not deploy. Had my steering not locked up this would have only been a minor accident, now my truck is totaled.

Filed Jul 5, 2000 · Brakes · NY

While driving on highway went to applied the brakes, and brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Consumer had to apply excessive force, and it gets worst as the brakes gets hotter. Contacted the dealer, and dealer said nothing was wrong. This was perfectly normal.

Filed Dec 4, 1998 · Brakes · CA

Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.

Filed Oct 8, 1998 · Airbags, Brakes · KY

Rea raxle failed, causing the tire wheel and hub to seperate from the axlle. Also, the anti-lock brakes failed,causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle,resulting in a collision. Upon impact, neither driver's or passenger's airbags deployed, even after vehicle rolled over four times.