Brake pads wore prematurely at 18000 miles.thompson dodge who is doing the work said dodge will pay for parts but not labor which will be 100.00 labor.they also informed me the new pads are of a better design and should last between 40000 and 50000 miles under normal conditions.75%of the 18000 miles on my truck are highway miles so I feel that the pads should not have worn out so soon.I that dodge should reimberse me the 100.00 that I paid out of my pocket for labor.dodge's decision on this matter will dictate if my next vehicle purchase will be a dodge product.
1998 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes complaints
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When applying the brakes the vehicle will slow down and then go free for about 10 feet. Dealer has seen and replaced the brakes twice, and problem still exists.
Tire seperated from truck, causing loss of control, rolled ? Times, everyone was ejected and killed except for 1. I do not want my information released to the manufacturer, pending legal matters.
Vehicle out of alignment, caused excessive wear to tires. Mjs
At highway speeds braking will transfer to front brakes, causing brakes to fade , takes about 190 feet before it stops .
Rront pads wearing at a excessive short period of time.
While driving at 35 MPH consumer rear ended another vehicle when applying brakes ,and they failed to stop vehicle, causin consumer to rear end the vehicle in front. Driver's side/passenger's side air bags didn't deploy. Also, driver's side seat belt didn't hold consumer from boucing onto the steering wheel.
Front disc brake pads failed.
Rotors installed by manufacturer are undersized causing excessive wear of brake pads.
Brake pads failed.
Brake pad cracked, made a clicking noise. Yh
Front passenger seat latch handle failed.
When applying the brakes the owner could feel a grinding sensation. Brakes pads have been replaced 3 times. Currently replacing the pads for the 4th time.
Had smelled something burning when the engine check engine light & ABS light came on. Then the engine stalled out.
While driving about 35 MPH another consumer made a left turn in front of the consumer, causing the consumer to hit the vehicle on the left side at 35 MPH, and the air bags didn't deploy. Also, when the consumer applied the brakes, they locked up. The consumer was hurt in accident.
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.
Brake pads continually wearing out prematurely.
While driving 25 MPH and applying the brakes and the vehicle did'nt sto., consumer had to pump the brakes three to four times to get the vehicle to come to a complete stop also, tires locked up in process of trying to get the vehicle to stop. Vehicle had been three to four times for repairs, and still can't deterimine the problem.
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.
While traveling at 55 MPH the driver accidently hit the curb. While tryng to recover the driver went off the curb and applied brakes, the vehicle skidded violently and locked up as if the anti-lock brakes were not working at all. Vehicle skidded into the curb and the right rear tire hub and wheel seperated from the axle, causing the vehicle to flip four times, and neither side airbag deployed. 7810022 dup od 780994; posted on 09-07-1999.
While driving the vehicle at 55 MPH the vehicle went to the right then to the left, going into oncoming traffic. Also, while applying the brakes the pedal went straight to the floorboard, consumer had to pump the brakes two to three times to get the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle has been in for repairs seven times, and the dealer still can't find the problem. *ak power steering pump was faulty.
While slowing, the brakes sometimes makes the vehicle feels as though it's bouncing. They also squeal when in use.
Vehicle has ABS brakes. Front brakes have excessive wear. Cause of problem unknown.
Vehicle pulls to the extreme right when braking.
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