1999 Dodge RAM 1500: brake failure

Filed Mar 13, 2010 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · NJ

While driving in lowes parking lot going about 10 miles I went to stop the brake pedal went all the way to the floor I managed to stop without hitting anything after investagation found the brake line had rusted all the way throught this could have been deadly if this happen on the highway after talking to co workers I found 4 more dodges with rusted out brake line all rusted brake line was replace by me as I do not trust dealerships repair shops.

Filed Jul 24, 2008 · Acceleration, Brakes · 140,000 miles · NC · crash

Vehicle's braking system seemed not to be working properly, taking longer distances to stop. A check of equipment showed all mechanical parts to be fit, and adjusted correctly. Continued to drive vehicle but then had small accident involving braking while going downhill. At this time it was determined I had no brake lights. Diagnostics of the brake light problem determined the combination switch in the steering column was the culprit and had failed, causing loss of brake lights and failure of the transmission to go into coast mode when the brake pedal was applied. This also results in the cruise function to not cancel when brakes are applied. There is no indication of failure through the instrument cluster for this fault. This seems to be a regular problem, as this part is back ordered at the chrysler dealership. Because of the seriousness of this fault I feel it should be a safety recall, especially since there is no factory part available to repair the condition. My vehicle is still not repaired.

Filed Jan 24, 2007 · Brakes, Steering · 29,000 miles · NJ

Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 1500 truck. While driving at 50 MPH the brakes failed. The mechanic advised him that the hydraulic lines rusted, and the entire braking system must be replaced. There were no warning indicator lights before or after the incident occurred. 50 miles prior to incident the vehicle passed safety inspection. A year ago while leaving his driveway a bolt for the steering idle arm fell off the vehicle. The rusted brake area was not exposed and rusted near the gas tank.

Filed Jan 17, 2007 · Brakes · 29,000 miles · NJ

I was driving down the highway and applied my brakes. The pedal went all the way to the floor. Luckily, I had enough time to put the truck in low gear and come to a safe stop. I checked the brake fluid and the reservoir was empty. It appears that brake fluid is leaking from a brake line under the bed of the pickup near the gas tank. The break is not visible because the gas tank is in the way. I have not had it repaired yet. The truck is a 1999 dodge pickup with only 29000 miles.

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 Apr 13, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · IL

1999 dodge ram experiencing problems with the brakes and the catalytic converter.*mr 1 year old and not on repository. When the brakes were applied a light on the dash illuminated. The dealer stated there was no problem with the brakes. The consumer took the vehicle to another mechanic, who stated he was sold a vehicle with no brakes. The mechanic stated the vehicle needed to front brakes with shims, front rotors, two front calipers, bearings, two rear shoes, two rear hardware, two drums and two rear wheel cylinders. The vehicle jerked when the consumer placed the gear into reverse. The front wheel on the drivers side would shake when the consumer hit a pothole. The windows would fog with a greasy film, the heating coil was replaced. The check engine light illuminated and the 02 sensor was replaced. The pcv valve hose was replaced, the left brake light bulb was replaced, 4 injectors were replaced.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · MO

While braking at high speeds pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jul 10, 2004 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · FL · crash

(1) brakes experience intermittent failure when trying to come to a complete stop. Pedal goes all the way to floor. Have to pump the brake quickly to work. (2)failure of brakes caused vechile to not stop properly when another vechile crossed lanes of traffic, brake failure caused vechile to hit other vehicle (3) replacement of the front brakes and rotors, and rear brakes and drums did not rectify problems.

Filed Mar 21, 2004 · Brakes · 36,000 miles · VA

Brake line from the front of vehicle to the back (steel line) rusted through causing brake failure due to lost of fluid.

Filed Apr 28, 2003 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · OH

When applying brakes in emergency stop, brakes intermittently fail to engage properly causing the vehicle to have greatly increased stopping distances. This defect has nearly caused numerous accidents. Dealer stated they could not find any problem. Replacement of rear brakes by consumer revealed that the driver side automatic adjuster was installed backward. Consumer corrected the orientation of the automatic adjuster and the brake failure problem has not occurred since the rear brakes were repaired.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Brakes · FL · crash

While driving at 25mph brakes failed to hold, resulting in a rear end collision with another vehicle.

Filed Oct 20, 1999 · Airbags, Brakes · NJ · crash

When driving at 35 MPH applied the brakes and the ABS light came on, brake pedal went to the floorboard, causing consumer not to have any brakes. Consumer hit another vehicle head-on, and the air bags didn't deploy.