1999 Dodge RAM 1500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Feb 5, 2012 · Body · 141,000 miles · TX · 1 injury

A part of the dash of my 1999 dodge ram , dislodged from its position atop of my dash. The dash of the vehicle is cracked and caving in like all dodge dashes this year and model. I was accelerating from a stop on a hill, when a piece dislodged from it position on my dash, and cut me in the left side of my face below my left eye, this could have blinded me, and I know the federal safety agency, would never allow a vehicle with large sharp ABS plastic pieces flying around the cabin. The ABS plastic dash is in horrible condition, it is cracked and fallen in and pieces fly out all the time. I am prepared to sue chrysler corp. If this is not addressed by the federal safety agency, thank you

Filed Nov 8, 2010 · Body · VA

1999 dodge ram 1500 quad pick-up. Cracking-fractured dashboard and bezel. The dashboard panel has had several long cracks completely transversing and transecting the deck in many areas and many newer ones. What started as a few thin cracks have continued to multiply and widen. Now, the entire dash has fractures. Pieces have fallen into the interior of the dash among the wiring and ducts leaving large holes on top. The brittle plastic edges are very sharp and leave the surface uneven and weakened. An aftermarket fabric overlay was applied about two years ago at first to conceal cracks, but recent inspection revealed current structural failure condition. The instrument bezel is also cracked in similar area to dash cracks. These weakened components and the state of fracture progressing throughout panel concerns me as to the safety and function of this vehicle in the event of a collision. What affect could it have on the airbag deploying or the structural integrity and function of components attached to the dash panel? Loose plastic pieces could become dangerous to occupants and safety equipment or become lodged functionally impairing driveability. Internet research has informed me that this in not an isolated case. Aftermarket vendors have full dashboard replacement part for ~$400., presumably better ABS quality than oem part. The dodge dealer quoted about $900. For labor only! These vendors also carry a moulded ABS plastic "dash cap and bezel" overlays to be glued over damaged dashes to "improve appearance", (~$300.), a quick dyi job, but will not solve structural weakness nor continued breakage of original dash from below cap, additionally these overlay "caps" do not have the attachment tabs for airbag or instrument cluster, etc., so the original tabs would have to do the job but may be structurally compromised from cracking also. I have yet to decide which is the best option to take. In any case, the old part is still available for the time being.

Filed Jan 20, 2010 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 1500. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH on normal road conditions when the "anti-lock brake system" (ABS) illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle has been taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The failure was contributed to battery acid leakage onto the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v185000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). However, the safety recall excluded the dodge ram 1500 series. The contact experienced the identical failures as mentioned in the recall defect. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction at this time. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2005 · Brakes · OH

My 1999 dodge ram 1500 sport quad cabs ABS and brake lights are on. My ABS no longer works. Occasionally while drive the lights will go out but come right back on. The truck is also equipped with steering wheel controls for the radio. While using the volume buttons sometimes it will change radio station or will turn up when you want it to go down. I saw the ram van of the same year has a recall for the clock spring. It states that the symptoms are the ABS and brake lights stay on. Does this recall apply to the ram trucks also?

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Brakes · OR

Dt: the contact states that he is having problems with his braking system, it will not stop. No prior warning to failure. The braking is very insufficient. The contact says that with normal braking it is fine, but it is when having to brake in a panic brake take too long to actually stop the vehicle. Almost, caused accidents several times. The dealership had the truck out for a test drive about the transmission ,and the mechanic even told him that the brakes were bad. But since the contact is on an extended warranty they will not do anything else to the truck.*ak the consumer's braking system does not appear to have enough pressure to stop the vehicle in a panic stop situation. The pedal goes to the floor but the wheels do not stop and the ABS never engages.*sb

Filed Jan 16, 2005 · Brakes · TX

I have had 4 sets of front brakes and 3 sets of rear brakes on this truck. I have replace the calipers and rotors twice. Truck only has 64k miles on it and now it pulls to the left and the ABS lights are now on. On one occasion the truck pulled so hard to the left I wound up in the other lane forcing the person in that lane to move to the shoulder of the freeway. I then took it up to dodge and once again they said the calipers were sticking and recommended replacing them. I had and extended warranty on the truck that was sold to me by dodge, and they refused to pay for it because they thought there was nothing wrong with the brakes. I truly should have pursued the lemon law with this 99 ram. Does anybody know what the problem with these brakes are?

Filed Oct 16, 2004 · Brakes · 85,945 miles · LA

1. Abs light kept coming on and brakes kept going to the floor. 2. Tried to carefully get it to a safe location off the highway and brakes eventually failed on me causing me to drive off the road and my back quarter panel scrapped a telephone pole. *jb 3. Dealer claims nothing faulty from their side, but had to change the master cylinder, brake booster and flush brake fluid. Was told fluid was very dirty and black like the color of exhaust changing the color of the fluid. It was told I had contaminated fluid, but I don't know how this is possible. The old parts were apparently thrown away by the dealers a few days ago. I noticed others on the internet complaining about the same problems where the dealer claimed a particular problem and simply changed all of the brake parts. This is very fishy. Cost was $1,150, but the salesman nicely discounted the price to $852 when I told him I drive like a grandpa and don't understand how this happened.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Brakes · CA

I had just purchased my dodge ram 1500 @56000 mi used and 2 months later the ABS-light and the brake light came on I have taken it to be diagnosed and it came up a 72i was told it needed the cab module sensor replaced so we called the local dealer who says such part is about $315 so of course it will have to wait but the mechanic who diagnosed the lights said he had seen 2 or 3 same year trucks with their lights on also although they weren't there to get that problem fixed he had noticed that also so I was wondering before it becomes an accident waiting to happen if this is a recall situation or if anyone else has had the same problem I've had ,,,thank you.

Filed Mar 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · OK

Several cracks all along dash board from window seal to front of airbag/vent sections, when I showed the dealer who I bought it from, they brushed me off like I was complaining of cosmetic damage. I consider these cracks a manufacturer defect that hold vital components if I or my passengers were ever in a wreck, my vehicle interior was in excellent condition when I bought it from the used lot in october 2001, I can't say the same for the mechanics. The first day I had to return it for the harmonic balancer, then the emerg brake light stayed on, then the ABS brake light which lead to replacement of drums,rotors, and calipers. In feb 2003 I had to take it in for windshield wiper motor burn out, and this last month the waterpump went out. Can you advise me as to what is normal wear and tear and what parts aren't supposed to have to be replaced on a vehicle that now has 82,000 miles and regular upkeep? And if the sound of air blowing thru loose metal is what my truck should sound like when I accelerate from a normal stop? Thank you for your time,amber.

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 42,500 miles · MI · fire

1998-2001 b-van (dodge full size). The ABS control module is protected with a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module and then "y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or the relay sticks on these vehicles. Then one of the 14 ga. Wires overheats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire then continues until the van is fully engulfed in flames. This van is located at the verizon fleet garage, 8600 rees st, new port richey, florida 346681.

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 32,200 miles · MI · fire

1998-2001 b-van (dodge full size). Abs control module is protected by a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module, then this wire "y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or relay are sticking on these vehicles. Then one of these 14 ga. Wires overheats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire continues until the entire van is fully engulfed in flames. This van is located at the verizon repair garage, 4219 fritch dr. Bethlehem, pa 18017.

Filed Mar 15, 2002 · Brakes · MT

Brakes for truck faded out after hitting a bump and the rear ABS kicked in, resulting in greatly increased stopping distance.