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.
1999 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes complaints
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Tl* - the contact stated that when she got into her 1999 dodge ram 1500 (failure mileage: 100000) the seat belts were retracted and locked. The contact took the vehicle to the shop and they notified her of the recall on the retractor. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that they were not aware of the recall and asked her to make an appointment. *jb updated 2/22/2007 - both front seat belt were locked in the retracted position and could not be used. The seat belt light is illuminated on the dash. The water pump has been replaced. The air conditioning has been replaced. The brake lines have been replaced. The rear end has been replaced. The driver's side window would not roll down.
Dodge ram 1500 year 1999 [xxx] mileage: 66,164 [xxx] customer service: I respectfully request reimbursement for the resent repairs incurred in reference to invoice #[xxx] as I was driving down the freeway early thursday morning of the 9th of february of this year, I heard a very loud banging of metal on metal at the same time the rear wheels of my truck locked up. The truck then skidded off the road barely missing the guardrail and other cars in the adjacent lanes. I took the truck to marietta dodge. Upon inspection by the dealership I was shown by the tech that the clips that hold the pin that supports the fiction clutch and gear assembly of the differential had fallen out into the housing letting the pin and the clips fall down into the gears causing rear-end to lockup and severe damage to it. This in-turn damaged the ring and pinion gears as well as the case, the bearings and so on. A list of the parts and labor are on the accompanying. Invoice # [xxx] total: $3730.86 I took the damaged parts to the machine shop at the base and had them mag-ni-flux tested. We found that the several of the parts had stress cracks including the right rear axial just behind the hub that could of LED to another accident shortly down the road. The machinist concluded that the clips could have failed do to poor casting and or metal fatigue. I would truly appreciate someone getting back to me about this request for reimbursement as soon as possible. Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter. Sincerely [xxx] *jb updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
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?
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
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.
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?
While braking at high speeds pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Have had nothing but problems with the brakes and all kinds of sensors and now im told that I need a transmission in which I had no warning of the problem
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.
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.
The brakes on my 1999 dodge ram 1500 will not stop the truck in a panic stop. Any time the brakes are hit hard the trucks requires a long distance to stop. I have had to drive up onto the curb as a result of the truck not stopping (going 30 miles per hour).
(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.
Brake line from the front of vehicle to the back (steel line) rusted through causing brake failure due to lost of fluid.
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.
Purchased vehicle with 49,000 miles on it august 2002 since it has been back to the dealer a minumum of 7 times brakes wore out and in to the drums, check engine light on engine not running properly and 5 times for transmission problems not one time has the vehicle been repaired other than for brakes which I had to threaten with a complaint to the state police because of having a new inspection sticker on the vehicle iam still having problems with transmission was told needed a new unit now since out of warranty even though I have documentation it was having problems be fore warranty ran out; now I was told that the performance and runnibility and oil consumption problem is due to a intake gasket failure. A real piece of quality junk dodge is putting out. Maybe thats why they went away from their 7/70000 mile warranty on these models.
Poor workmanship at 58,000 miles my personal (not used for hauling) use 1999 dodge ram pickup had the water pump, radiator, front brake rotors, evaporator fail. Cost over $3000.00.
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.
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.
Since vehicle was purchased noticed brake stopping distance was extended. Complained to dealer, who advised that only has anti-lock brakes on the rear of vehicle. Dealer diagnosed both front and rear pads being okay, but rotors worn out.
The emergency brake on my 1999 dodge ram has released on it's own on many occasions. This occurs on level ground or on a hill. My vehicle has a manual transmission.
Anti-lock brakes. Numerous issues. Brake linings on the rear drums have a very short service life. Replaced drums and linings in july of 2002. Drums and linings required replacement again in may of 2003 (approx. 20,000 miles) front pads were replaced in july of 2002 and still have 1/2 of linings left. On bumpy roads, brake system fades in and out. On wet roads, brakes may or may not work reliably. From researching your site, these are not uncommon occurrences. When will this be addressed?
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.
When attempting to stop and the brakes are applied going over a series of bumps a reduced braking affect is achieved and possibility of crash is increased.
My dodge pickup has been into the dealer many times to try to fix a repetitive problem with my front driver side brakes. One pad out of the four up front wear down to nothing while the other 3 have practically no wear. The dealership has changed the caliper, rotor, pads, everything that has to do with the front disc brakes to no avail. The same front driver side wheel area has had the idler arm replaced and other parts to try to remedy the problem, but nothing has worked. The dealership now has run out of parts to change to try to fix, so they have pretty much gave up and say that I have to pay for another brake job. The single pad wears all the way down to the rivets within 12-15k miles, so the dealer tells me that I will need a brake job every 12-15k miles. Ridiculous. They have accepted all the other prior attempts to fix this problem under the vehicle warranty, but now they will not, as they have run out of ideas to fix it. The vehicle is still within its warranty period. They have no explanation to give me for this failure either.
While driving at 25mph brakes failed to hold, resulting in a rear end collision with another vehicle.
Brakes for truck faded out after hitting a bump and the rear ABS kicked in, resulting in greatly increased stopping distance.
Every time brakes are applied in a panic shop it causes a delay in stopping distance. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
During operation of vehicle right-front brake caliper would stick, causing damage to brake rotors and pads. Dealership has examined vehicle, and replaced both calipers and rotors. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
While appempting to stop the brakes did not stop the vehicle (vehicle has anti-lock brakes on rear wheels only), the seat belt did not hold the passenger causing him to move forward and hit both knees on the dash, the seat belt grabbed yanking passenger back into door and the passenger hit head on the window, air bags also failed to deploy. Nlm
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